Principal Contract Manager

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd; Ipswich City; Sur place; AUD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd is seeking a senior contracts and construction professional to lead a substantial maintenance and property services operation for a local authority in Australia. You will oversee construction, maintenance and contracts, driving performance, financial management, procurement and staff development.

You will have senior-level experience in construction projects, contracts, quantity surveying and estimating, plus a strong grasp of health and safety, CDM and relevant

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying with substantial technical and management experience.
• Seniority in construction projects, contracts, quantity surveying and estimating, including budget oversight.
• Sound knowledge of construction legislation, health and safety, CDM and related management systems.

Responsabilités

• Managing project, contract and surveying functions, including quantity surveying and estimating.
• Leading procurement activity and overseeing major contracts and contractor performance.
• Managing budgets, preparing estimates and monitoring financial performance.
• Leading and developing staff, including setting objectives and supporting training.
• Advising on construction projects, contract disputes, claims and service risks.
• Ensuring health and safety requirements are met, including duties under CDM regulations.
• Contributing to service strategy, performance management and continuous improvement.
• Working with colleagues, contractors and external organisations to deliver responsive, customer-focused services.

Connaissances

Budget management

Procurement

Contract management

Leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying

Description du poste

We are looking for a senior contracts and construction professional to help lead a substantial maintenance and property services operation for a local authority. This is an opportunity to shape service delivery, manage significant contracts and budgets, and contribute to the organisation's wider strategic direction.

You will oversee services across construction, maintenance and contracts, taking responsibility for performance, financial management, procurement and staff development. You will act as a senior leader within the service and deputise for the Operations Manager when required.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing project, contract and surveying functions, including quantity surveying and estimating.

Leading procurement activity and overseeing major contracts and contractor performance.

Managing budgets, preparing estimates and monitoring financial performance.

Leading and developing staff, including setting objectives and supporting training.

Advising on construction projects, contract disputes, claims and service risks.

Ensuring health and safety requirements are met, including duties under CDM regulations.

Contributing to service strategy, performance management and continuous improvement.

Working with colleagues, contractors and external organisations to deliver responsive, customer-focused services.

You will have a relevant degree, such as Construction Management or Quantity Surveying, and substantial technical and management experience. You will bring senior-level experience in construction projects, contracts, quantity surveying and estimating, as well as managing budgets and teams.

You will have a sound understanding of construction legislation, health and safety, CDM and relevant management systems. You'll be confident leading procurement, managing risk, resolving contractor issues and building effective working relationships. Membership of a relevant professional body, such as MCIOB or MRICS, would be an advantage.

The role may require additional hours at busy periods and attendance at evening meetings.