Contracts Manager

Ipsum; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave + bank holidays

Buy up to 5 extra holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & progression with/

24/7 virtual GP and mental health

Cycle to Work

Discount club

Life assurance cover

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Paid volunteering opportunities in the

Job summary

Ipsum in Chippenham, United Kingdom, is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of contracted requirements and develop productive client relationships to grow the business.

The role focuses on safety leadership, meeting contractual obligations, and upholding a professional image across all work while expanding service scope with key clients.

Qualifications

• A degree qualification in Engineering, Business management, Project management or related desirable.
• Practical experience in contract management or relevant studies (desirable).
• Previous experience working in an operational role on HV/EHV power distribution.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements, legislation, and decarbonisation implications for power networks.

Responsibilities

• Safety leadership and continuous development of safety culture across workforce and supply chain.
• Delivering all contractual obligations in a safe, efficient manner.
• Delivering customer KPI targets with a focus on service quality.
• Maintain a professional image and ensure high standards across all work.
• Develop client relationships at all levels and grow the scope of services offered.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Engineering degree

Business/Project management degree

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Employment type: Full time / Permanent

Working Hours: (Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week)

What’s In It For You…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

• Annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more !
• Life assurance cover
• Long service recognition
• Enhanced Maternity Pay

Location: Chippenham, United Kingdom

Employment type: Full time / Permanent

Working Hours: (Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week)

What’s In It For You…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

• Annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more !
• Life assurance cover
• Long service recognition
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About The Role…

The Contracts Manager will lead the successfully delivery of our contracted requirements by developing productive client relationships and expanding the scope of work being delivered to sustainably grow our business.

As a Contracts Manager you will be responsible for…

• Safety leadership - Continuous development of the safety culture within our direct workforce and supply chain, along with our overall approach to health and safety management on contracts. Ensuring works are delivered to the highest possible safety standards.
• Ensuring all contractual obligations are delivered in a safe and efficient manner
• Delivering excellence in customer service, delivering all client customer KPI’s
• Quality of service across all aspects of our work, including ensuring that a professional image is upheld
• Management and development of client relationships at all levels in the client business
• Understanding the client’s business, developing the scope of what we offer - growing revenues in a sustainable manner
• Keeping a well engaged and motivated workforce
• Developing the workforce so we can deliver now and in the future
• Hold high standards and promote the ipsum way of service throughout the business

About You…

• A degree qualification in Engineering, Business management, Project management or related desirable
• Practical experience in contract management or relevant studies (desirable)
• Previous experience working in an operational role on HV/EHV power distribution (overhead and underground circuits).
• Previous experience delivering work that requires activities like: deep excavation, temporary works, cable installation, cable jointing, wood pole line construction and dismantlement, engaging with stakeholders including: EA, Network Rail, Cadent Gas, private landowners and occupiers
• Specific knowledge of how DNO networks operate.
• Solid and up to date knowledge of statutory requirements, legislation, and technical advances (e.g. what decarbonisation means for power distribution network).
• Good knowledge of health and safety practice and effective risk controls
• Commercial / contractual awareness including forms of contract like NEC
• Experience managing sub-contractors from safety, compliance and commercial perspectives
• Be part of the senior leadership team for the Ipsum power division and contribute to and support the overall growth strategy
• Running an efficient operation and strengthening bottom line performance

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