Construction Contracts Lead


Company:	HR GO Recruitment
Salary:	£20.51 to £20.51 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Watford, WD17 1AA
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	13 Nov 2026

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Summary

Construction Contracts Lead

(Timber Frame) - Temp to Perm

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire

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.

Key responsibilities

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)

Essential requirements

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)

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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