Construction Contracts Lead
(Timber frame)
Type: Temp to Perm
Location Watford, Hertfordshire
Pay: £20.51 per hour
Mon-Fri 07:30-16:30
Mileage paid (55p/mile)
Looking for a role where you can lead timber-frame projects end-to-end, from tender setup through to site handover? We're recruiting a Construction Contracts Lead to take ownership of programme, compliance, documentation, and on-site delivery, acting as the key link between internal teams, subcontract installers, and the client.
Key responsibilities
- Lead tender setup following sales handover, ensuring project information is complete and controlled
- Coordinate project kick-off, 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) and robust 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)
Essential requirements
- Gold/White CSCS card minimum
- Proven experience coordinating construction projects involving timber-frame installation
- Confident reading/working with technical drawings, programmes and site documentation
- Strong client communication, organisation, and reporting/document control
- Own vehicle and willingness to travel to sites (including occasional Southeast Kent)
Desirable
- Black CSCS card
- Site Management / Construction qualification (e.g., NVQ/SMSTS) and timber-frame-specific experience
Apply now to be considered.
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