Contracts Manager - Groundworks and Civils

Contracts Manager – Groundworks and Civils

We are looking to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager for our client family owned Civil Engineering Contractor based in Chesterfield/Derbyshire area.

Operating in across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire regions.  Current contract values range from £250,000 to £3million offering a full scope of Civil Engineering disciplines from roads and sewers, offsite section connections, plot foundations etc etc.

They operate across multiple sectors, delivering a comprehensive range of innovative Off-Site Solutions, operating in the Commercial, Retail, Housing, Hotels, Student Accommodation and Education sectors.

The Contracts Manager is responsible for: As a member of the Senior team the Contracts Manager has to ensure that Projects are managed effectively from inception to completion. To manage the project teams, including clients, designers, consultants, employees and sub-contractors. To ensure projects are run to programme with effective commercial delivery of the construction projects ensuring that projects are technically compliant.

1.To ensure safe delivery of construction projects and ensuring that the projects are handed to a high-quality standard, defect free. ·Proven track record in delivering large projects. ·Effective team leader ·Ability to plan and programme projects from inception to completion

2.Manage the project teams including clients, designers, consultants, employees and sub-contractors ·Ensure full understanding of the project design, tender and contract ·Manage stakeholders to ensure co-ordination, understanding and responsibilities ·Work closely with the Commercial Department on all aspects of delivery.

3.Ensure Projects are run to programme ·Produce a comprehensive programme to effectively manage the whole project ·To monitor progress on a weekly/monthly basis

4.Effective commercial delivery of the projects ·Identify required levels of resourcing ·Give clear direction as regards day to day business activity ·Take the lead in the resolution of any cost, design or methodology issues to ensure smooth manufacture and construction ·Liaise with and support all suppliers and sub-contractors as necessary

5.Effective safe delivery of the project ·Ensure the high standard of Health & Safety ethos is maintained at all times ·Arrange with the Health & Safety Department regular site visits ·Ensure the corporate ethos is passed down to supply chain partners

6.Ensure technical compliance of the product offering ·Gain full understanding of the mechanics of the client and team process and dynamics ·Ensure full evaluation of the client requirement. ·Ensure risks are identified and eliminated ·Ensure close liaison with the Design Department and consultants

Excellent senior career role with a thriving and expanding company working in a high demand business sector. This will be a rewarding position and the opportunity to really make a difference to the business.