Amenity Water Management is a nationwide contracting firm specialising in the construction and maintenance of watercourses and water features. With the company continuing to grow and with a number of exciting projects ahead there is a great opportunity for someone seeking a career in this specialist industry with excellent prospects to further develop working within our team.
The applicant must be success driven, able to work both under pressure and on their own initiative. They should have an interest in waterways and the aquatic environment.
The role of contracts manager reports directly to the managing director. You will be responsible for negotiating contracts, sourcing labour, arranging sub-contracts and planning for critical dates. At any point you may have responsibility for one large scheme and/or several smaller ones. At all times you will be the first point of contact for clients, site managers and sub-contractors for the duration of each contract.
It is essential to be forward thinking, identifying problems before they arise to avoid disputes and suggesting areas for improvement in the business.
Engaging with a range customers to maintain existing and develop new business opportunities.
Working with the estimating team to progress enquiries through the tender stage.
Overseeing projects from the start through to completion working with the clients and on site staff.
The ideal candidate will be an accomplished contracts manager with good business acumen and experience in estimating/ preparing bids for utility frameworks.
If no direct experience of working in aquatic environments such as rivers and lakes has been gained then experience in civil engineering/construction is required.
- Evidence of project/programme and resources management.
- Excellent personnel management skills.
- Full clean driving license.
- CSCS card or similar.
- CITB or similar construction industry training.
- Willingness and ability to work away from home for periods of time as required.
Salary including pension scheme contribution is negotiable depending on experience. 20 days holiday plus bank holidays. Training will be provided as required. A company vehicle will be provided.
