Contracts Manager (Civils & Groundworks )

Due to successful and on-going bid work, we are seeking a talented Contracts Manager to aid the delivery of current programmes, and in the winning of profitable new contracts that will further enhance their commercial position.

As the Civil & Groundworks Contracts Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing project contracts, ensuring compliance, managing client relationships, and driving successful project execution.

Responsibilities:

• Contract Manager: Oversea all aspects of project contracts, ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget and to the highest standard. Including attending Pre-and post-contract meetings.
• Programme: Ensure robust contract and delivery programmes are produced which include design and procurement.
• Client Relation: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded.
• Project Oversight: Managing the project lifecycle from end to end, identifying and resolving any issues promptly. Ensuring project progress.
• Risk Management: Assess and mitigate project risks, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Team Leadership: Lead a team of project managers, site managers, site staff, fostering collaboration and excellence.
• Quality Assurance / H&S: Act as a visibly strong leader of HSQ&E, promoting high standards of health and safety and environmental management by undertaking regular site visits and coaching teams. Ensure that all HSQ&E activity and reporting is accurate, legally compliant and within group policies, highlighting and resolving concerns when identified. Ensure work meets quality standards and contractual obligations.
• Financial Control: Manage project budgets, costs control and financial reporting.

Criteria:

Must be an experienced groundwork, civils and concrete Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager looking to make the next step who can manage a portfolio of works from a delivery, HSQE and commercial perspective to achieve the targets identified in the Business Plan.

Commercial and Programming awareness experience with NEC form of contract.

Proven track record of successful delivery of projects from start to finish.

Proficient using Microsoft Office programmes; incl. Excel, Word, Outlook.

Experience managing high value projects or portfolios.

Full UK driving license

Job type: Permanent, full time

Contracted Job Hours: Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm - can vary depending on projects.

Location: Office based, and site based

Salary : Offering a competitive salary, plus car, plus benefits.