Construction Contracts Lead

Job Reference: FJ-2y2wt

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire

Contract:

Temporary

Pay: £20.51 per hour

Hours: Mon-Fri 07:30-16:30

Mileage: paid at 55p/mile

Looking for a role where you can lead timber‑frame projects end‑to‑end, from tender set‑up through to site handover?

We're recruiting a Construction Contracts Lead (Timber Frame) to take ownership of programme, compliance, documentation and on‑site delivery, acting as the key link between internal teams, subcontract installers and the client.

• Lead tender set‑up following sales handover, ensuring all project information is complete and controlled
• Coordinate project kick‑off meetings, chair/attend meetings, capture minutes and drive actions to closure
• Build and maintain a master tracker per project (key dates, dependencies, milestones, risks)
• Draft, issue, distribute and manage project programmes and updates
• Lead incident reporting/customer care processes; track, respond and close out site issues
• Attend/lead design coordination meetings; communicate buildability and risk items to site/install teams
• Produce and issue site‑specific RAMS and ensure timber‑frame installation compliance
• Support subcontractor appointment with the QS, including resourcing and performance monitoring
• Raise and log Delay Notices (DN), NCRs and variations, including background costs and evidence
• Maintain document control (issue logs, distribution, N‑Drive updates) with clear audit trails
• Complete site visits, pre‑start meetings and ongoing supervision to drive quality and pace
• Carry out inspections and snagging with documented records
• Drive handover activity to achieve on‑time completion and client sign‑off
• Produce site reports within 24 hours (H&S, programme, progress %, next steps)
• Where required, support lifting plans and take accurate site measurements (e.g., stairs/openings)

• Gold/White CSCS card minimum
• Proven experience coordinating construction projects involving timber‑frame installation
• Confident working from technical drawings, programmes and site documentation
• Strong client communication, organisation, reporting and document control skills
• Own vehicle and willingness to travel to sites (including occasional Southeast Kent)

• Black CSCS card
• Site Management / Construction qualification (e.g., NVQ/SMSTS) and timber‑frame‑specific experience

All applicants will be assessed solely on their suitability for the role, without regard to age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.