Gregor Heating is a leading heating and renewable energy services provider, with a reputation for delivering high-quality services across the South West of England. We are committed to sustainability and innovation, offering our customers the latest in energy-efficient and eco-friendly solutions.
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised New Build Contracts Manager to oversee and manage all aspects of heating, plumbing, and renewable installations on new build residential projects.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.
Main Duties
- Project Management: Lead and manage multiple new build developments, ensuring all installations meet company standards and client expectations, including any contractual obligations.
- Develop and manage site programmes, coordinating engineers to meet deadlines.
- Regularly visit sites to monitor progress, coordinate with site managers, engineers and apprentices, and address any issues that may impact timelines or quality.
- Oversee on site stock levels to reduce surplus materials alongside the Materials Control Manager.
- Managing and providing applicable information on contra charges (defects) that arise during the development.
- Ensure all work meets the required technical standards in accordance with manufacturers recommendations, working with the Quality Manager to address any issues.
- Build and maintain good relationships with clients, site managers and internal teams.
- Submit and update completion reports using Site Trakker/ Priceworx in preparation for monthly valuations deadline dates.
- Assist the Procurement Manager with the site programme and forthcoming plot sequences, enabling us to provide supply chains with clear visibility of the materials required and anticipated demand.
- Oversee site variations to contract, ensuring that formal authorisation and an order is received from the site team before any additional works commence, enabling us to accurately capture and recover all associated additional costs.
- Team Leadership: Oversee and guide a team of engineers, apprentices, subcontractors, and site staff, creating a supportive work environment that drives high performance and good morale.
- Complete all necessary induction tasks and subsequent probation reviews for new team members.
- Manage employee annual leave and proactively encourage holiday planning to support labour management.
- Ensure that all engineers and subcontractors submit their timesheets daily through Priceworx, and review and approve them according to the payroll schedule.
- Conduct performance management processes effectively, in alignment with company procedures (you will be supported by HR Manager as needed).
- Applying various techniques to identify and enhance the performance of New Build Engineers, including appraisals and objective setting.
- Foster strong relationships with internal management and teams.
- Reporting: Prepare regular progress reports for senior management, highlighting key achievements, risks, and areas for improvement, particularly in relation to apprentices development and training plans.
- Health & Safety: Ensure all projects comply with relevant health and safety regulations, conducting regular site audits and ensuring proper documentation is maintained via Safety Culture- co-ordinating with H&S Manager and other key stakeholders as needed. Regularly participating in internal meetings and steering group actioning any areas highlighted.
- Analyse health and safety performance identifying areas for improvement.
- Conduct toolbox talks with site operatives
- Notify the H&S Manager / Board of health and safety breaches, including accidents and near misses
- Ensure new starters receiveH&S Inductions to include sub contractors
- Supervising competency of workers and subcontractors
- Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain quality control procedures to ensure all work meets or exceeds industry and manufacturers standards and client specifications working closely with our Quality Manager and the Customer Care Team, regularly participating in internal meetings and actioning any areas highlighted.
- Sustainability: Promote and integrate sustainable practices into all aspects of the project lifecycle, in line with Gregor Heatings commitment to environmental responsibility.
Physical Ability to:
- Drive company vehicles safely for short or extended periods if required for site visits or meetings.
- Sit at a workstation for prolonged periods, maintaining safe posture and ergonomics.
- Occasionally lift or carry light files, equipment, or samples (typically up to 10 kg).
- Have good vision, with or without corrective aids, sufficient to drive safely, read paperwork, manuals, and IT screens.
- Read, interpret, and follow technical instructions, contracts, manuals, procedures, and regulatory guidance accurately.
Confidence and Ability to:
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and contractors via phone, email, and in person.
- Manage daily pressures and workloads, including high volumes of phone calls, emails, and deadlines, without excessive stress.
- Work independently and as part of a team without excessive stress or anxiety.
- Assess risks, follow instructions, and make safe decisions in routine and unexpected situations.
- Use tablets, laptops, or other devices safely for reporting, contract management, and communication, following basic DSE guidance.
The points above cover the following:
- Manual Handling Lifting, carrying, transporting tools, equipment, materials, stock
- Driving Company vehicles for short and extended periods
- Working at Height Ladders, scaffolding, roofs, elevated platforms
- Confined Spaces Under boilers, cupboards, lofts, partially completed buildings
- Physical Dexterity & Coordination Technical tasks, installations, handling equipment
- Vision With or without corrective aids for driving, IT, paperwork, manuals
- Cognitive Ability Reading, interpreting, following instructions, risk assessment, decision making
- Stress / Mental Resilience Managing workload, phone calls, deadlines, lone working, emergency call-outs
- Communication Effective interaction with colleagues, customers, contractors (phone, email, in person)
- HSE Awareness Following procedures, asbestos awareness, safe use of ladders/tools
Key Challenges:
- Managing relationships and clear precise levels of communicationacross multiple sites and stakeholders
Key Relationships:
Internal
- Board of Directors
- Purchasing Team
- H&S Compliance Specialist
- Management team
External
- H & S Manager
- Site Managers
- Subcontractors
Decision Making Authority:
- Authority over Compliance and Health & Safety: Responsible for making decisions to ensure adherence to compliance standards and maintaining a safe working environment.
- HR and Site Team Management: Empowered to make decisions regarding the management and oversight of site teams, with support from the HR Manager.
- Labour and Inventory Management: Accountable for decisions related to workforce allocation and the management of stock levels to ensure project efficiency.
Experience
- Minimum of 10 years experience within the construction, heating, or plumbing industry, with specific experience in new build projects acting as either a lead Engineer or Contracts Manager role equivalent
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of heating and renewable energy systems, with up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and standards.
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex situations and make sound decisions.
- IT Skills: Competent in the use of Microsoft Office suite and a willingness to pick up new software such as Sitetrakker and Priceworx.
- Compliance: Thorough knowledge of health and safety regulations and a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and employee benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Company vehicle
- Pension scheme
- 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays which increases on length of service
Gregor Heatings Values:
Passion We are passionate about the quality of our work and the service we provide to our customers, suppliers and each other
Pride We are proud of our Company and our reputation and are committed to being the best we can
Professionalism We are qualified and well trained team, always behaving in a professional manner treating everyone with courtesy, respect and consideration
Protective We will protect the reputation and sustainability of our business and are accountable for every decision we make. We are trusted and reliable
Proactive We are forward thinking. We use the very best technology, equipment, and training to always be able to provide the best solution for the customer
