Contract Manager

NRL; Warrington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Life assurance

Job summary

NRL is seeking a qualified Contract Manager to lead projects within the Utility Infrastructure Energy team in Warrington. The ideal candidate will manage a diverse portfolio within the gas transmission sector, ensuring both compliance and client satisfaction.

Join a dynamic team dedicated to engineering excellence, with a strong emphasis on health and safety. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits including private healthcare. Embrace your career journey with a company committed to a cleaner and greener future.

Qualifications

• Experienced Gas or Pipeline Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Willingness to travel weekly and hold a Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of projects in Gas transmission and distribution.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Gas or Pipeline Contracts Management

NEC Contract Awareness

Project Delivery

Microsoft Office Proficiency

High-Value Project Management

Job description

About the role:

Join the thriving and dynamic Utility Infrastructure Energy team! As a rapidly growing business, our client are excited to welcome a new Contract Manager to contribute to their success. If you're looking for a long-term career opportunity with a Main Contractor, where you can develop your skills and be part of an industry‑leading organisation, this role is for you.

Based in the Warrington office in the North West of England, the individual will ensure the effective management of a portfolio of projects typically within the Gas transmission and distribution sector, ensuring programme requirements are met whilst working in line with both Company and divisional objectives and achieving the client and customer aspirations and expectations. To manage projects to achieve targets in respect of safety, time, cost, quality and customer satisfaction.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the successful management of projects, devising a strategic programme of works at the start of the contract and continually monitoring progress to ensure projects achieve targets in respect of safety, time, cost, quality and customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for the overall management of projects setting standards and ensuring consistency across the Business in line with United Living processes and procedures.
• Recruitment and development of operational teams to meet both current and future demands.
• Manage the Company’s obligations and rights under the terms of the contract.
• Act as a visibly strong leader of HSQ&E, promoting high standards of health and safety and environmental management by undertaking regular site visits and coaching teams.
• Ensure that all HSQ&E activity and reporting is accurate, legally compliant and within group policies, highlighting and resolving concerns when identified.
• Ensure that projects are staffed adequately and led and managed effectively and maintain high levels of commitment and morale; ensure at all times that good two‑way communication occurs. Ensuring strong team ethic.
• Actively support the Operations Director in the management of areas of opportunity and risk that may impact on the business plan.
• Lead teams by example at all times and ensure that United Living is a centre of excellence.
• Work closely with the Commercial Manager ensuring that all matters relating to commercial and operations are fully aligned and managed.
• Ensure that any work carried out outside of the scope of the contract is notified and approved by the Client and the implications of the changes and financial impact are clearly understood.
• Resolve operational and technical issues at a project level.
• Support the Bid Team and work winning function where necessary.
• Responsible for developing and establishing excellent working relationships through effective communication with Clients and Stakeholders. Liaising with Clients to build trust and enhance understanding.
• Responsible for the delivery of client strategies and ensuring the Company are achieving KPIs and meeting Client Critical Success Factors and implementing initiatives to ensure their continual improvement.
• Lead all of the People responsibilities for the team including undertaking and monitoring the completion of Performance & Development Reviews, supporting and coaching team members to achieve both individual and business objectives.
• Manage all employee related matters, liaising with People Services as necessary.
• Ensure robust contract and delivery programmes are produced which include design and procurement and that the team take full ownership.
• Work with the Project teams to provide up to date and accurate reports on the Project progress and highlight any potential risk to the relevant parties.
• Responsible for ensuring strong working relationships are maintained on the Project by the Operations and Commercial teams to ensure good financial and programme controls are in place and ensuring that any financial implications are discussed and progressed with the Commercial team.

What you will need?

• Must be an experienced Gas or Pipeline Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager looking to make the next step who can manage a portfolio of works from a delivery, HSQE and commercial perspective to achieve the targets identified in the Business Plan.
• Commercial and Programming awareness – experience with NEC form of contract.
• Proven track record of successful delivery of projects from start to finish.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office programmes; incl. Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Experience on similar works for / with National Grid, Cadent, Northern Gas Networks, Scotia Gas Networks would be advantageous.
• Experience managing high value projects or portfolios.
• Willing to travel on a weekly basis, lodging where required.
• Full UK driving license.

What’s in it for you?

• Attractive salary & benefits package including private health care and life assurance.

About NRL

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future. We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.