Contracts Manager – Gate & Barrier Automation

Department: Littlewood

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Battle

Compensation: £45,000 - £60,000 / year

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple gate, barrier and access control projects simultaneously.
• Oversee installation, service and maintenance contracts from inception to completion.
• Plan labour resources and coordinate directly employed engineers and subcontractors.
• Conduct site surveys, client meetings and project progress reviews.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Review and manage project programmes, RAMS and contractual documentation.
• Monitor project costs, variations and profitability.
• Ensure commissioning, testing and handover processes are completed correctly.
• Maintain excellent client relationships and identify opportunities for additional works.
• Drive compliance with Health & Safety legislation and industry best practice.
• Support operational improvement and business growth initiatives.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience within the automatic gates, barriers and access control industry.
• Experience managing projects, contracts, installations or service operations.
• Good understanding of commercial automatic gates, barriers and access control systems.
• Experience coordinating labour, materials and subcontractors.
• Strong customer-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets and variations.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Previous experience as a Contracts Manager, Project Manager or Operations Manager.
• Strong knowledge of major gate and barrier manufacturers.
• Experience working on commercial and industrial projects.
• Knowledge of access control systems including: 
• Intercoms
• ANPR systems
• Vehicle access solutions
• Keypads
• Fob and reader systems
• Understanding of DHF and Gate Safe compliance standards.
• Welding knowledge or experience (advantageous).

• Relevant industry experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office and IT skills.

• CSCS Card.
• Gate Safe Certification.
• DHF Automated Gate Training.
• SMSTS or SSSTS.
• IOSH or NEBOSH.
• First Aid.
• ECS Card.
• HSG47 Training.

• Professional and client-focused.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Commercially minded.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A team player capable of supporting and developing others.

• Have proven experience within the gate, barrier and access control sector.
• Be looking for a long-term career within a growing automation business.
• Be willing to attend the office a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Be comfortable working 7:30am – 5:00pm.
• Possess strong operational and commercial awareness.
• Be capable of managing projects from enquiry through to successful handover.
• Have excellent client management and relationship-building skills.
• Be proactive, solutions-focused and committed to delivering exceptional service.

Salary and Benefits