Assistant Contracts Manager

Assistant Contracts Manager Glennon Brothers ( is a leading timber processor in Ireland & UK with a strong growth story. As a leader in the Green Tech industry, Glennon Brothers is a growing, dynamic and innovative organisation with ambitious growth plans. The Group won the Ernst & Young Ireland Industry Entrepreneur award in 2010 and a Ruban dHonneur in the European Business Award in 2013. Glennon Brothers supplies both the Irish and UK markets with products for the construction, pallet wood and fencing industries. It also manufactures timber frame homes and engineered roof trusses for the house building sector. It has over 900 employees with plants in Troon, Invergordon and Edinburgh in the UK, and Longford, Fermoy and Enniskillen in Ireland. Its people, a commitment to service, and ongoing investment in new technology are core to the business. Over the past five years it invested over €70 million across the Group through capital investment projects. As the group prepares for continued growth and investment in the UK and Ireland, Glennon Brothers is now expanding its management team to appoint an Assistant Contracts Manager for its timber frame business DTE Manufacturing Ltd. Role We are currently seeking an Assistant Contracts Manager to join our growing team. This is a permanent role within our timber frame business and will give the applicant the opportunity to develop a vast amount of experience in a fast-growing industry. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of construction, including quality control procedures, health and safety requirements on construction sites and be self-motivated with good IT skills. The candidate will work closely with the Contracts Manager and and will be given guidance, training and support to carry out this role. Roles and Responsibilities Supporting the contracts manager in the day to day running of sites throughout Ireland. Ensure high standards of work are maintained throughout the installation process. Accurately record and report any site issues that may arise as part of the overall quality control and certification process. Ensure any variations or day works are carried out in accordance with DTE procedures. Carry out weekly toolbox talks and other tasks assigned to you with the site teams. Maintain high professional standards whilst carrying out your role. Act as a constant point of contact between the site, design and manufacturing team, ensuring that all work is completed in accordance with relevant building regulations and that sign of documentation is completed and properly maintained. Assist in the management of erecting teams on site on a day to day basis. Maintain detailed site diaries and photographic reports supporting sign off documentation. Develop a comprehensive knowledge of the timber frame industry/product and be able to suggest improvements or developments which could help with the long term quality of the product. Maintain detailed site records of meetings, correspondence with the site team and client. Ensure good relationships are maintained between the site team, clients and other third parties on site. Ensure DTE materials and equipment on site is looked after and well maintained. Create realistic schedules and plans for individual sites to be shared with the design and production team. Ensure high levels of Health and Safety are being adhered to on site and be fully engaged with the site team on site requirements for any given task. Drive efficiencies and standardisation of approach, practices and reporting. Actively promote and prioritise a safe working environment for our people. Ensure that appropriate policies, procedures, staff and processes are in place. Desired Competencies Extensive travel between sites. Strong personal credibility and be able to build trusted relationships. Advanced interpersonal, negotiation, communication and influencing skills. Good judgment and demonstrated ability to make sound decisions. Resourceful, driven by results and understands how to prioritise time, resources and people. Strong sense of urgency. Comfortable in an environment that is dynamic and changeable. Driven by new ideas, methods and opportunities, always striving to find solutions that are innovative. Drive to exceed goals and push self and others towards high levels of performance. Proficient in IT, software packages and systems. Desired Qualifications and Benefits Trade or building qualification would be beneficial. Timber frame experience beneficial but not essential. Good interpersonal skills. A full clean drivers licence as company vehicle provided. Experience in construction. This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate. All interested applicants should apply in writing with Curriculum Vitae to: Debbie Byrne at Glennon Brothers, Dublin Road, Co. Longford or email. Glennon Brothers Timber Ltd is an equal opportunity employer