Contracts Manager

Ringway; Guildford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ringway in Surrey is seeking a capable Site Manager to plan, control, manage and co-ordinate all operational and commercial activities in line with policy and procedures. You will provide a safe, environmentally friendly operation on the Surrey Highways Contract and meet client expectations.

The role requires SMSTS, driving licence, and at least 5 years in construction/civil engineering management. You will liaise with client representatives, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure quality,

Qualifications

• Currently hold SMSTS certificate and a valid driving licence.
• At least 5 years in construction/civil engineering management.
• Proficient with MS Office products (Word, Excel, Project, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Safely deliver the safety defect service on the Surrey Highways Contract.
• Take full responsibility for operational and commercial matters.
• Ensure contractual obligations are met with Surrey County Council.
• Monitor Performance Indicators and achieve targets.
• Lead weekly Cost and Value review meetings.
• Communicate with client representatives and internal teams to meet budget and programme.
• Understand highway inspections and defect repairs.
• Provide compliant safe systems of work and documentation.
• Ensure environmental, safety and health standards are maintained.
• Coordinate pricing, costing and billing with QS and finance teams.
• Advise on ECI with clients to ensure buildable designs.
• Oversee construction milestones and CDM2015 compliance.
• Identify and allocate specialist contractors and suppliers.

Skills

SMSTS certificate

Driving Licence

5 years experience in construction/civ

MS Office (Word Excel Project TEAMS)

Flexible and approachable

Safety barriers and VRS knowledge

Job description

To plan, control, manage and co-ordinate all operational and commercial activities in line with company policy, processes and procedures. Provide a safe and environmentally friendly operation, service delivery and customer satisfaction. Assist clients with Early Contractor Involvement (ECI).

Duties

• Safely deliver the safety defect service on the Surrey Highways Contract.
• Take full responsibility for operational and commercial matters.
• Ensure the service is delivered in accordance with the contractual obligations as agreed with Surrey County council.
• Ensure that the Performance Indicators are monitored and targets achieved.
• Lead a weekly Cost and value review meeting.
• Understand and promote the Company Policy relating to Ringway operations in Surrey.
• Liaise between senior Ringway management, client representatives and commercial team, supervisors and workforce to ensure works are undertaken to budget and programme while ensuring the absolute highest quality standards are met.
• Have a full and demonstrable understanding of highway inspections and suitable defect repairs.
• Ensure the client representatives are provided with correct documentation including programmes, safe systems of work and the like in line with current industry standards
• Maintain the highest standards of environmental, safety and health in line with company policy and industry guidelines
• Understand the Ringway commercial and finance process of pricing, costing, and billing to ensure accurate and timely orders for works are received from the client and payment for those works are received by utilising the company QS and finance team.
• Provide advice through Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) with the client representatives to ensure designs for works are fit for purpose and buildable
• Take charge of the construction process ensuring all milestones of the project are met and adhered to following industry standards to ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001 and an excellent understanding of the Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM2015)
• Ensure processes are in place to provide compliant safe systems of work, including temporary works processes, permitting systems applicable to the works, lift plans and the like. Check and sign off for implementation similar documentation provided by specialist contractors for structures works
• Ensure the operational team are trained and competent to undertake the roles required of them
• Identify and allocate specialist contractors and suppliers for works as the need arises.

Person Specification

• Current Site Managers Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) certificate
• Driving Licence
• At least 5 years experience in a construction/civil engineering management role
• Competence with using Microsoft Office computer programmes, such as Word, Excel, Project, TEAMS
• Flexible and approachable attitude
• Demonstrable knowledge of safety barriers and VRS and maintenance processes

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 40 - Monday to Friday

Fairness Inclusion & Respect

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Ringway is about recognising and celebrating each other's differences and what they bring to the team.

Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Ringway recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.