An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Contracts Manager to join us here at AD, working alongside a Contracts Manager in one of our busy project delivery department.

The position is a great entry level position into the business and involves assisting the Contracts Manager with all aspects of managing live contracts and submitting new tenders. The successful candidate will work 4 days per week and attend college on day release to study the HNC in Construction and the Built Environment as soon as the college enrolment has been successful. All training costs are funded by the business.

Alternatively, if you have already completed or are undertaking a HNC or HND in a similar area please continue to submit your application.

Duties will include:

• Helping to prepare tender submissions
• Raising sub-contractor enquiries and orders
• Collating and inputting information gathered from site onto valuation spread sheets
• Preparation of works programmes and schedules
• Preparation of health and safety plans and files
• Elements of Quantity Surveying
• Site Visits
• General administration

Essential:

• Full manual driving licence + own vehicle 
• Good communication skills
• Fully computer literate with experience of using Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Ability to use initiative and work without supervision at times.
• Confident and able to build a rapport with clients and colleagues alike

Additional Information

• A DBS check will be carried out on your behalf at the company's expense
• A company mobile phone will be provided
• Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 17:00

All applications are assessed in line with the Equal Opportunities Regulations and Data Protection Regulations. 

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. We will guarantee an interview for any candidate who has formerly served in the Armed Forces and who meets the criteria for the vacancy.

We are a registered government Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.

Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.