Contract Manager

Matchtech; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction and utilities sector is seeking a dynamic manager to oversee operations and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. You will lead teams, manage resources effectively, and drive operational efficiencies while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have significant managerial experience, commercial awareness, and a commitment to service excellence.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leadership/managerial roles in construction/utilities.
• Experience managing P&Ls and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to improve health and safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and embed working practices for efficient management of resources.
• Lead and coach teams to improve safety and productivity.
• Implement strategies for commercial and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Managerial experience

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Education

IOSH qualification

ILM Level or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Develop, improve and embed working practices to maximise day to day organisation, production and management of CDM on site, planning and control of labour, plant and resources to ensure efficiency across your operational area
• Lead, inspire and coach your teams in all aspects of their working practices to improve health and safety, quality and productivity
• Demonstrate leadership to ensure compliance with the responsibilities laid down in corporate policies to ensure a safe working environment for your teams, subcontractors and members of the public and that the overall contract is delivered within budget and timescales
• Create and implement innovative strategies, processes and procedures to ensure commercial and operational efficiency
• Provide operational & technical advice and guidance to prevent / proactively manage and resolve any event / incident. Undertake regular site visits and managing activities, as required
• Provide weekly cost and value presentation
• Promote and implement the Think Safe programme
• Promote a culture to the team of service excellence
• Initiate and maintain a strong network of stakeholder relationships both internally and externally necessary to meet the needs of the business

Qualifications, Skills & Knowledge:

• A good level of experience at leadership / managerial level and from within the construction / utilities industry is essential for the role
• IOSH qualification
• ILM Level or equivalent
• Significant experience of managing people
• Significant commercial awareness and understanding
• Experience of managing P&Ls of varying sizes
• Demonstrable experience of managing stakeholders and custom