Contracts Manager

Shorterm Group; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the high voltage and power networks sector is seeking a Contracts Manager based in the East of England. This role involves managing large cabling projects and requires extensive knowledge of high voltage systems, coupled with strong leadership skills. The successful candidate will coordinate with various stakeholders and ensure the timely completion of projects. This position offers a competitive salary, along with benefits including a car allowance and family health coverage.

Benefits

Car or allowance

Family health cover

Pension

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of 33kV cabling, primarily outside substations.
• Experience managing teams of Project Managers and Site Managers.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage cabling schemes across the East of England.
• Oversee project budgets of 3-10 million.
• Establish and maintain contract management framework.

Skills

Project Management

Man-management

Cabling Knowledge

Design Understanding

Education

Degree or NVQ Level 7

Job description

Contracts Manager
High Voltage, Power Networks, Transmission & Distribution
Hanchet End, CB9 7GE
Permanent
£65,000 to £88,000 plus car or allowance, family health cover, pension, life assurance
Job Ref: J(phone number removed)

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage cabling schemes across the East of England, including design, project management, on and off-site cable installation, building construction, jointing, switchgear installation, bunding, commissioning, decommissioning, and demolition.
• Oversee 3 to 4 million turnover projects, with plans to increase to 6 to 10 million, focusing on growth in the cabling workstream with major clients.
• Plan and program current and future works.
• Participate in Cost Value Reconciliation.
• Support the Design Manager in establishing the design programme.
• Ensure adequate staffing to deliver projects on time.
• Contribute to estimating and tender processes.
• Manage projects effectively.
• Establish and maintain the contract management framework.

Key Interactions

Regular interactions with Contracts Director, Project Managers, Client's Engineers, Site Managers.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of 33kV cabling, primarily outside substations.
• Experience managing teams of Project Managers and Site Managers, with strong man-management skills.
• Based within the EPN footprint.
• Degree or NVQ Level 7 or equivalent qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.

Work Flexibility

Some work from home is possible; however, most work requires presence at client sites or company offices.

Suitable Candidates

This role may suit Operations Managers, Operations Engineers, Project Managers, M&E Engineers, or Project Engineers.

Application Process

To apply, contact Cindy Anderson.

Additional Opportunities

Roles available in Projects, Engineering, Site Management, Operations Management, Site Engineering, Design, Health and Safety, and Compliance.