Contracts Manager

Hydro International; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in Clevedon is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee project delivery and ensure customer satisfaction. You will lead teams, coordinate activities, and manage project costs effectively. Ideal candidates possess a degree in engineering and are experienced in the water industry. The role offers a full-time position with benefits such as life cover and pension.

Benefits

Life Cover

Pension

Sick pay policy

Minimum of 23 days holiday

Qualifications

• Engineering qualified to Degree/HND or equivalent.
• Several years experience in the water industry.
• Project management trained with experience in planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Projects Team to deliver assigned jobs.
• Coordinate all Area of Responsibility activities.
• Compile survey reports for quotation purposes.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering Degree/HND or equivalent

Tools

NEC 3 Contracts knowledge

GANNT charts

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Contracts Manager

Location: Clevedon

About Us

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses, and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries. As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of all assigned jobs and lead the Projects Team to deliver them.
• Coordinate all Area of Responsibility activities and be responsible for the effective management of all assigned projects within the area of responsibility to deliver a quality service which meets or exceeds customers expectations.
• Carry out site inspections and compile survey reports for quotation purposes.
• Ensure that you and any Project Managers working with you initiate, plan, execute, control and closeout projects to meet defined project parameters and use/update all jobs on the Company software as required.
• Estimate jobs within contractual time constraints, producing solutions and quotations for customers ensuring maximum profits whilst maintaining quality standards and excellent customer service.
• Provide specific job costings and implement financial controls where needed.
• Ensure effective leadership and management to meet time, quality, efficiencies, cost and other defined parameters, including strict management of on-site staff under your control (overtime, safety, quality, etc.).
• Provide detailed project reports including GANNT charts on request and be prepared to brief on your Area of Responsibility in weekly Operations Coordination meetings.
• Liaise and support other departments as needed to support business objectives and the forward progression of the Company. Cross-utilisation of manpower and assets.
• Maximise sales opportunities by offering innovative solutions to customers and encouraging all personnel to do the same.
• Utilise a consultative, problem-solving approach with a solution-oriented focus to achieve excellent customer satisfaction.
• Be responsible for the profit and loss of the projects.

Physical & Other Requirements

• Current valid driving licence.
• Passport.
• Able to work outside on sites which relate to wastewater.
• Able to carry out work tasks that involve physical strength, stamina, standing, kneeling or crouching.
• Occasional overnight stays may be required.

Competency & Qualifications

• Engineering qualified to Degree/HND or equivalent or qualified by experience.
• Some years experience working on industrial equipment/engineering equipment. Water industry/environmental experience required.
• SMSTS Site safety management (Min).
• Knowledge of NEC 3 Contracts.
• Project management trained with experience in project management, planning and coordination.
• Success in delivering engineering projects to tight deadlines.
• A proven manager with several years of experience managing a team for successful delivery of time critical projects engineering projects.
• Confined spaces to City and Guilds - preferred.
• Manual handling qualification - preferred.
• Sound knowledge of Industrial mechanical installation and maintenance.
• Installation, commissioning and setting up of mechanical/electrical equipment and controls.
• Knowledge of wastewater screens and the systems and processes within which they work.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety issues in connection with the construction industry.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and staff. Work in a systematic and organised manner to complete work within set deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to undertake risk assessments.
• Operating GANNT charts
• Good business acumen.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and customer service skills.

Key Duties

• Take ownership of all assigned jobs and lead the Projects Team to deliver them.
• Coordinate all Area of Responsibility activities and be responsible for the effective management of all assigned projects within the area of responsibility to deliver a quality service which meets or exceeds customers expectations.
• Carry out site inspections and compile survey reports for quotation purposes.
• Ensure that you and any Project Managers working with you initiate, plan, execute, control and closeout projects to meet defined project parameters and use/update all jobs on the Company software as required.
• Estimate jobs within contractual time constraints, producing solutions and quotations for customers ensuring maximum profits whilst maintaining quality standards and excellent customer service.
• Provide specific job costings and implement financial controls where needed.
• Ensure effective leadership and management e.g. to time, quality, efficiencies, cost and other defined parameters. This includes the strict management of on-site staff under your control i.e. overtime, safety, quality etc.
• Provide detailed project reports including GANNT charts on request and be prepared to brief on your Area of Responsibility on the weekly Operations Coordination meeting.
• Liaise and support all other departments as needed in order to support the business objectives and develop the forward progression of the Company. Cross utilisation of manpower and assets.
• Maximise sales opportunities by offering innovative solutions to customers and encouraging all personnel to do the same.
• Utilize a consultative, problem-solving approach and offer a solution orientated approach leading to excellent customer satisfaction.
• To be responsible for the profit and loss of the projects.

Benefits

• Life Cover
• Pension
• Sick pay policy
• Minimum of 23 days holiday per annum + Bank Holidays
• Mental Health First Aiders & Support programmes
• Flu Vaccines
• DSE Eye Tests

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing