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Contracts Manager
Our client is proud to be a leading piling, foundations, groundworks and ground engineering contractor, and has earned an enviable reputation for innovation and technology, combined with the successful delivery of recognised contracts. The company actively promotes partnering through all of their projects and is committed to achieving continual improvement with the objective of increasing their performance, future opportunities and making their workplace a platform for employee excellence. Their dedicated teams are involved in a comprehensive ongoing training programme designed to ensure they are equipped to meet the changing needs of this exciting industry.
Due to the recent award of several complex contracts, and their continued growth trajectory plans, our client now wishes to strengthen their operational team with the appointment of an experienced Contracts Manager. The main purpose of this position is to liaise with and support the Operations Director to coordinate the safe management and successful delivery of project works, whilst controlling contract activities and ensuring HSEQ, programme and budget requirements are achieved. You will lead and drive works to progress in accordance with the contract programme, to the best commercial advantage and without prejudice to the health and safety of employees, sub-contractors and the public, whilst also taking into full account all environmental considerations.
The Role
Manage the coordination of project works, to ensure communication between all stakeholders, including suppliers, subcontractors, engineering, safety and environmental teams and clients, is successfully accomplished
Manage teams to deliver all aspects of project requirements
Identify training requirements and review the performance of the workforce
Provide, monitor and control resources, labour plant and materials to meet programme
Manage sub-contractors and directly employed workforces
Ensure high standard of quality to meet project and client specification requirements
Assist engineering teams with work plans and outputs for production of method statements and programmes
Carry out regular QA, safety and environmental inspections and checks audits, and implement recommended courses of action as identified
Maintain full and accurate daily site reports, including any changes or variations, subcontractor attendance, and records of work related discussions with the client, designers, estimators, management or the project team
The Person
A proven track record of successful project delivery at a comparable level of seniority within the piling, foundations, groundworks or ground engineering sectors
Able to self-motivate and motivate others working as part of a close and successful team
Understanding of the importance of input to work winning and pre-contract discussions with clients and their professional advisors
A sound, engineering approach with knowledge of piling and ground engineering parameters
Willingness to embrace new technology such as digital management platforms
HSE, team, client and quality focussed
Basic commercial and contractual knowledge appropriate to sub-contracts
An instinct for establishing safe and productive project sites
This challenging and exciting opportunity requires an individual with a strong technical background and demonstrable experience in the management and successful delivery of contracts in the aforementioned sectors. An attractive salary and package are on offer, along with longevity, security and continuation of work for the successful candidate, given the companys significant forward order workload, and their continued commitment to sustainable and profitable growth.
