Contracts Manager

Tarmac Trading Ltd; Chester-le-Street; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking a Contracts Manager for their North East Contracting team. You will be responsible for directing and supporting teams in delivering projects and ensuring compliance with operational objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing construction work, strong team leadership skills, and the ability to build key customer relationships. Join a company that values career development and inclusivity, offering excellent rewards and training opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Access to discounts on retailers

Access to Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• In-depth experience in managing construction work within the contracting market.
• Proven ability to manage teams effectively for performance and growth.
• Experience with estimating and costing systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct teams to support the Contracting strategy.
• Manage operational activities ensuring compliance with safety policies.
• Enhance customer and supply chain relationships.

Skills

Operational efficiency

Team management

Client relationship building

Strong communication skills

Construction knowledge

Education

Higher Education qualification (HND/HNC Level or Degree)

NEBOSH or IOSH Certified

Tools

IT literate Word

IT literate Excel

IT literate Project

IT literate PowerPoint

Job description

At Tarmac, who you are matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are currently looking for a Contracts Manager for our North East Contracting team to lead, guide and direct teams to fully support and drive the Contracting strategy for the region. You will be responsible for the effective delivery of projects, including Motorways Strategy, Operational Business plans and all Operational objectives. This role provides leadership, guidance and direction to ensure all objectives and targets are achieved, ensuring the team maximise financial returns and remain fully compliant with safety and business policies and procedures.

Although this is a regional role and we can be flexible on your location, it will be based at our Birtley office, so needs to be within reasonable travel distance. If you have the experience and skills to successfully deliver this role, then we want to hear from you.

We're working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it's important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting to the Operations Manager the role of Contracts Manager will be responsible for leading and ensuring delivery of the area operations strategy, driving operational efficiency through business optimise principles of minimising cost and maximising value on all contracts.

The role of Contracts Manager will also be responsible for:

• Working with Operations manager and Managing QS to ensure submission and weekly review of contract performance including pre and post contract evaluations to aid accurate month end forecasts
• Developing and maintaining key customer and supply chain relationships via regular communication and visits
• Working closely with internal and external stakeholders to reduce delays and the cost to serve customers via accurate weekly, monthly and 6 monthly forecasts for all contracts
• Contributing to the improvement of turnover and volumes and helping to secure a long‑term work bank by building relationships with key existing and new clients in your area, engaging with commercial teams, supporting key tenders and liaising with clients
• Driving the operational strategy, ensuring all operational activities comply with safety and business policies and procedures and are delivered within the required budget
• Driving the effective management of any exposure to both financial and risk, maximising financial return on all contracts and ensuring prompt cash collection within contract provisions
• Actively involving self in the resolution of contract disputes to maximise sustainable profit and cash flow
• Effective management, coaching and development of all direct reports providing coaching, mentoring as necessary
• Promoting sustainable products and working methods with clients to reduce carbon

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of Contracts Manager will possess in depth experience in a similar role managing construction work within the contracting market including surfacing and asphalt experience. You will also have proven experience of managing teams effectively for performance and growth, along with an excellent track record of client interface.

Suitable candidates for the role of Contracts Manager will also have:

• Product and operational technical knowledge with strong, effective operational experience
• Solid commercial knowledge and understanding with experience of estimating and costing systems
• Working knowledge of compliance and Quality Assurance requirements
• Strong communication skills engaging at all levels with internal and external stakeholders
• Proven ability to build and create vision for success
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• NEBOSH or IOSH Certified
• Higher Education qualification (HND/HNC Level or Degree) advantageous
• IT literate Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

We're proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to support you.

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Tarmac Trading Limited