Civils Contracts Manager

Stonbury; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car / car allowance

Training and advancement opportunities

24 days annual leave

6% employer pension contribution

Job summary

A construction firm specializing in civil projects is seeking a Civils Contracts Manager in Skelmersdale. The role involves leading civils projects, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The position offers a salary up to £80k, a company car or allowance, and various benefits including training opportunities and a generous pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing and delivering civils projects from conception through to completion.
• Previous experience working within the water industry.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring a civils team or business unit.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a team for civils projects from initial concept to delivery.
• Monitor project costs across all areas.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Team leadership

Civils project experience

Quality assurance

Job description

Civils Contracts Manager

We’re seeking a Civils Contracts Manager to lead the growth and pipeline on a newly awarded framework with United Utilities.

You’ll oversee a range of civils projects on the new Detailed Design and Build framework award working closely alongside our established delivery teams working for the same client. This is a new role where you’ll be hands-on and build the team around you.

Benefits:

• Company car / car allowance
• Opportunity to take ownership and build your own team around you

What you'll be doing

You will be responsible for leading and overseeing the team, managing civils projects from initial concept, ECI through to delivery and completion.

• Utilise specialist civils experience and capability to oversee a wider team delivering complex civils schemes between the value of £100k-£5m.
• Oversee the full project management function of the team, supporting where required, as appropriate to team size, contract value, and size of framework
• Monitor project costs across all areas to ensure maintenance of margin
• Ensure consistent project performance in line with client and company expectations for the area
• Ensure a safe working environment through close collaboration with the SHWEQ department, ensuring teams complete and comply with all health and safety checks
• Assist with root cause analysis where required and work with the management team to resolve problems
• Accountable for ensuring RAMS and CPPs are in place and adhered to
• Oversee temporary works, appointing coordinators where necessary
• Developing and managing project schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Manage labour allocations, ensuring there are sufficient civils teams
• Have active involvement in the BRMR, working closely with the Commercial team

Who we're looking for

• Extensive experience in managing and delivering civils projects from conception through to completion
• Previous experience working within the water industry
• Experience in managing civils pre-construction processes, creating a scope of works, supporting on tenders and producing programs
• Strong understanding of quality assurance, CDM regulations and Regulations
• Experience with temporary works management
• Proven experience leading and mentoring a civils team or business unit
• Experience in writing RAMS and CPPs
• Ability to identify and manage risks, ensuring compliance with safe systems of work.

What we're offering

• Up to £80k plus a Company Car or Car Allowance
• Countless training and advancement opportunities
• Benifex Platform - including the Technology Scheme, Dental Plan, and the Bike Scheme
• 24 days’ annual leave, rising to 25 after two years, with the option to buy additional days
• 6% employer pension contribution