Our client is a contractor providing safe, high quality surfacing, civil engineering and infrastructure projects to local authorities and tier contractors throughout the UK on a range of frameworks and projects.
Given the companies growth trajectory, they are looking to recruit in a number of positions including their Operations team where they require a Contracts Manager from a civil engineering & surfacing/highways background cover North West, North East and into Scotland. This is a site based role, however some time will be required in the Carlisle office.
Job Role:
A contracts manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects relating to construction projects & ensuring that any issues are
resolved as quickly & effectively as possible. Further responsibilities include the financial monitoring & control of the
contracts, ensuring Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality compliance is maintained in accordance with company
procedures & objectives. Selective specific details are listed below.
\u2022 Plan projects & ensure they are programmed to a level of detail necessary to deliver the scheme without delays.
\u2022 Ensure procurement & reconciliation of materials to best value & to prevent delays.
\u2022 Attend tender handover meetings & deliver pre-start meetings to the site team
\u2022 Ensure a project commercial plan & end of life forecast is in place & monitored for successful commercial delivery.
\u2022 Produce and analyse progress reports, updated costs & forecasts.
\u2022 Ensure the commercial engagement of subcontractors & adherence to relevant health, safety & quality standards.
\u2022 Implement the risk management process, review risk register and check risk controls.
\u2022 Review the CVRs monthly with the project teams, implementing necessary actions.
\u2022 Ensure weekly review of progress, budget resources & forward planning & lookahead programmes are in place.
\u2022 Attend/chair internal & external meetings to ensure the production of accurate records of any discussions & actions .
\u2022 Ensure timely management of both temporary & permanent design to meet the requirements of each project
\u2022 Set the highest possible standards of leadership in the promotion of HS&E procedures and best practice.
\u2022 Ensuring compliance with Company procedures & legal obligations.
\u2022 Allocate HS&E responsibilities and duties for site personnel, check understanding and provide training as necessary.
\u2022 Oversee & ensure that HSE-related documents are kept up to date and undertake senior manager site inspections.
\u2022 Liaise with third parties to ensure compliance with HAUC, NRSWA, Chapter 8 & other required regulatory standards.
\u2022 Build & maintain relationships with both the Client/Customers.
\u2022 Ensure that works are carried out in a manner which minimises community impact.
\u2022 Assisting with the preparation of tenders for Clients and commercial bids to help bring in new business.
Knowledge/Education/Skills:
\u2022 An understanding of the construction industry & contractual documentation.
\u2022 Strong leadership skills & business management skills with the ability to use your initiative.
\u2022 Extensive experience of managing projects within a resurfacing/civils environment.
\u2022 Working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, programme & risk management.
\u2022 Knowledge of cost control including forecasting, actual cost & value reporting.
\u2022 Experience of Microsoft project & appropriate IT knowledge.
\u2022 Knowledge of the NEC contract including the Early Warning and Compensation Event mechanisms.
\u2022 Educated as a minimum to HNC/HND/Degree level (or equivalent).
\u2022 Experience of Pre-Qualification & Tendering process for a number of multi-discipline projects.
\u2022 CSCS Card to required level
\u2022 SMSTS
