Contracts Manager

United Infrastructure; East Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic infrastructure company based in the UK is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee contracts in the Home Counties and East London. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in contract management within a maintenance or main contractor environment. You will be responsible for managing direct labour and collaborating with subcontractors. A valid driving licence, strong people skills, and expertise in Microsoft Project and Excel are essential. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience working for a maintenance/main contractor.
• Valid driving licence.
• Competent use in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel trackers.
• Excellent Health and Safety awareness.
• Excellent people skills to drive team performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts covering the Home Counties and East London.
• Oversee direct labour and supply chain models.
• Implement efficiencies in operations.
• Negotiate packages of work with subcontractors.

Skills

Contract management

People management

Procurement negotiation

Health and Safety awareness

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Education

SMSTS Certification

Job description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure –

Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure -

Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Job Description

About the role

Here at United Infrastructure our responsive team is growing and we are recruiting a Contract Manager to come and join us. We are looking for a candidate that has experience of managing contracts, overseeing direct labour and supply chain models and implementing efficiencies. Our ideal candidate will already be a Contract Manager managing a repairs delivery model. Experience in Housing is preferred but not essential. You will be managing a new contract covering the Home Counties and East London.

Our commercial and operational teams are integrated to ensure that we offer best value and service to our clients. Procurement will be a major part of the role, including negotiating packages of work with our subcontractors and supply chain partners.

About you

• 5 Years’ experience working for a maintenance/main contractor
• Valid driving licence
• Competent use in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel Trackers
• Excellent Health and Safety Awareness
• Excellent people skills and the ability to drive performance from your team of staff

Qualifications

• SMSTS

Additional Information

If you are a Contracts Manager seeking a dynamic and diverse work environment, we're offering:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company’s growth

How to Apply:

If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, apply today for immediate consideration. Join us on this exciting journey of growth and innovation!

As a business United Infrastructure prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if we require support. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.