Contracts Manager

Our Civils contractor client is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead a portfolio of Water and Wastewater infrastructure projects on a permanent basis across the East Midlands.

As a Contracts Manager you will be responsible for a portfolio of schemes that enhance our environment and our communities. Our clients' Contract Managers are great communicators, motivators & leaders, who have a wealth of technical knowledge, and have full ownership of the whole process from inception to handover.

Working closely with the Head of Delivery, the Contracts Manager will direct and manage project teams, manage Client requirements / maintain Client relationships. This position will require the person to have full ownership and responsibility for ensuring the safe, efficient, timely execution of multiple projects in accordance with deadlines, budgetary, programme and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Instilling the company culture and driving consistency across a number of schemes for the organisation.
• Planning, managing and delivering all contracts in a performance and fashion that epitomizes the company's vision, strategy and values
• Managing, directing, educating, coaching and mentoring project staff while promoting continual improvement
• Identifying, recruiting, developing and retaining high potential members of the team
• Ensuring the teams adhere to all company policies and procedures including our journey in Lean Construction
• Adhering to Company Safety Standards and promote safety culture among the ranks throughout the company.
• Ensuring that HSQE Management Systems and processes are adhered to, implemented and maintained.
• Monitoring and reporting on construction productivity
• Ensuring early project planning with detail and foresight
• Ensuring commercial and contractual compliance with company policies and procedures on all projects
• Preparing and regular review of project costs, budgets, forecasts and resource requirements
• Maintaining regular contact with current and past clients and be aware of regional trends with a view to identifying new work opportunities
• Developing and maintaining relationships with the clients and their representatives
• Promoting the business, it's services and brand at every opportunity to existing and potential employees, supply chain partners and clients
• Maintain and build relationships with our supply chain
• Assisting in the preparation of business strategy, business plans and the setting of business objectives and targets
• Identifying business opportunities and communicate internally to ensure a proactive approach to new opportunities
• Integrating and communicating with other departments to ensure effective and efficient delivery of all aspects of a project
• Providing recommendations and measures for improvement to operating procedures
• Fostering a collaborative culture of design and construction ethos throughout all department staff
• Ensure design is being developed to provide the optimum solution for the Client and the project.
• Carrying out tendering activities as required and collaborate with the tendering & pre-qualifications department

Skills/experience/qualifications

• Masters/Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or similar
• Minimum of 5 years previous experience as a Project Manager
• Strong People Management and Leadership skills
• Experience of managing large multidisciplinary teams in the UK
• Strong Organisation Skills.
• Technical Knowledge.
• Excellent Communication Skills,
• Strong Problem-Solving Skills.
• Computer literate.
• Driven to Achieve Results.
• Exceptional Coaching Skills.
• Knowledge of Safety, Quality, and Cost Objectives
• SSSTS/SMSTS Certification
• Previous Water experience - Clean/Wastewater

Benefits

• Salary in the £80-90k region - open to discussion
• Car allowance/car
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Hybrid working
• Discretionary bonus
• Other company benefits
• Flexible working around work/home life