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

Offering a competitive salary, plus car, plus benefits.