Contracts Manager

Ipsum Utilities Limited; Livingstone Shire; Sur place; AUD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Career development

24/7 virtual GP & mental health

Cycle to Work

Life assurance cover

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Résumé du poste

Ipsum Power (OHL) Ltd. is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead the capital programme delivery. You will set standards for the project delivery team to ensure productive, safe delivery in line with legislation.

You will oversee safety leadership, coordinate regular H&S meetings and site inspections, manage quality and ITPs, and collaborate with HR and the National OHL Director on training. You will work with clients to keep projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Business management or Project management.
• Experience in contract management or related field.
• Experience on EHV power distribution projects desirable.
• Understanding of NEC forms of contract and safety compliance.

Responsabilités

• Deliver capital programme work safely, meeting standards and compliance.
• Lead safety meetings and cascaded safety information to the delivery team.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure quality and ITPs are completed.
• Coordinate training with HR and the National OHL Director.
• Ensure works finish on time and within budget, with regular reporting.
• Drive profit, manage direct/indirect costs, and support recruitment.
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports on achievement, revenue and safety.

Connaissances

Contract management

Safety leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Team coordination

Formation

Engineering degree

Business/Project management degree

Outils

NEC

Description du poste

Working Hours:(Monday to Friday, 45hours per week with overtime opportunities available)

What’sin it for you…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum,you’renot just taking a job —you’restarting a career with real support behind it.

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications

24/7 access to a virtual GPandMental health support & counselling services

Cycle to Work scheme

Life assurance cover

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

About the role…

To undertake the management & delivery of Capital Programme work for Ipsum Power (OHL) Ltd. Set and implement standards for the project delivery team to ensure business is delivered productively and safely adhering to legislation and maintaining compliance.

AsaContracts Manager you will…

Ensure all work is delivered safely and provide effective safety leadership so everyone in the project delivery team is proud to follow the rules

Ensure regular H&S meetings / forums are held and all safety information / TBTs delivered and cascaded in timely manner

Ensure regular site inspections / Safety Tours are undertaken in line with Company internal requirements

Ensure all work is delivered to the required standards of quality and inspection and test plans are always fully completed

Be proactive across the offices in establishing training and development requirements in conjunction with HR and National OHL Director.

Work with client and staff to ensure works are completed on time and within budget

Ensure monthly team meetings are held and management information is effectively cascaded down to the entire project delivery team

To carry out regular assessments / personal appraisals of all direct staff on project delivery team

Drive business to increase profit, whilst meeting business targets and objectives including control of direct and indirect costs

Support recruitments in line with Ipsum policy and business operating model

Submission of weekly and monthly reports to National OHL Director covering measured achievement, revenue and gross profit forecasts, safety performance, training requirements, risks and opportunities

Ensure resources are scheduled effectively by ensuring project delivery team complete accurately completed booking forms for all work requirements

About you…

A degree qualification in Engineering, Business management, Project management or related

Practical experience in contract management or relevant studies (desirable)

Previous experience working in an operational role on EHV power distribution (overhead and underground circuits).

Previous experience delivering work that requires activities like: deep excavation, temporary works, cable installation, cable jointing, wood pole line construction and dismantlement, engaging with stakeholders including: EA, Network Rail, Cadent Gas, private landowners and occupiers

Specific knowledge of how DNO networks operate.

Solid and up to date knowledge of statutory requirements, legislation, and technical advances (e.g. what decarbonisation means for power distribution network).

Good knowledge of health and safety practice and effective risk controls

Commercial / contractual awareness including forms of contract like NEC

Experience managing sub-contractors from safety, compliance and commercial perspectives

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