Contract Manager

Automation Experts Ltd; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Extra holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts

Training & progression

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Automation Experts Ltd. is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager / Senior Project Manager to lead MEICA design and build projects for the water sector near Brighton.

The role combines client relationship management, commercial performance and end-to-end project delivery in a hybrid working setup. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, drive project profitability, and work with senior leadership to meet business targets while delivering safe, right-first-time outcomes and innovative customer

Qualifications

• Commercial and financial management
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Leading multidisciplinary engineering and project delivery teams
• Driving project performance, profitability and operational excellence
• Managing contractors, suppliers and key project stakeholders
• Continuous improvement and team development initiatives

Responsibilities

• Leading MEICA design and build projects from award through to successful completion
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, building trusted long-term relationships
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and right first time
• Managing project performance, profitability and monthly CVR reporting
• Working closely with senior leadership teams to achieve business targets and objectives
• Supporting clients in achieving operational and performance goals
• Leading project teams and creating a positive, collaborative working environment
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiency
• Delivering practical and innovative solutions to meet customer requirements

Skills

Commercial management

Client relationship management

Project leadership

Profitability management

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Brighton. Ref: 25623

Working within a highly respected multidisciplinary engineering team, you will play a key role in delivering projects safely, efficiently and profitably while building long-term relationships with major utility clients.

The Role:

From client relationship management and commercial performance through to project delivery and team leadership, this varied role offers the opportunity to take ownership in areas including:

• Leading MEICA design and build projects from award through to successful completion
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, building trusted long-term relationships
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and right first time
• Managing project performance, profitability and monthly CVR reporting
• Working closely with senior leadership teams to achieve business targets and objectives
• Supporting clients in achieving operational and performance goals
• Leading project teams and creating a positive, collaborative working environment
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiency
• Delivering practical and innovative solutions to meet customer requirements

We are keen to hear from experienced Contracts Managers, Senior Project Managers or MEICA professionals looking to progress into a leadership role to manage M&E design and build projects within the Water sector. You will have experience of:

• Commercial and financial management
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Leading multidisciplinary engineering and project delivery teams
• Driving project performance, profitability and operational excellence
• Managing contractors, suppliers and key project stakeholders
• Continuous improvement and team development initiatives

The following would also be beneficial:

• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and duty holder responsibilities
• Experience working under NEC4 contracts
• Understanding of modular and off-site construction methodologies
• Strong commercial awareness and contractual knowledge
• Utility, water, power, energy or industrial infrastructure experience

Why Join?

• Work on major projects that support essential services
• Company pension scheme
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• High street and online retail discounts
• Strong commitment to training, development and career progression
• Inclusive and supportive culture where people are encouraged to grow and succeed

This position is located near Brighton, South East. This position is hybrid working and open for people wanting to relocate to the area.