Contracts Manager

United Infrastructure Ltd

Hertford

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career progression

Immediate interview for qualified candidates

Job summary

A growing infrastructure company in Hertford is seeking a Contracts Manager. This role involves managing contracts, overseeing direct labour and supply chain models, and ensuring implementation of efficiencies. Ideal candidates will have experience in the maintenance sector and excellent data and leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

5 years’ experience working for a maintenance/main contractor.
Leadership experience required.
Excellent data interrogation skills.
Valid driving licence needed.
Competent use in Microsoft Project and Excel trackers.
Excellent client engagement skills are essential.
Strong Health and Safety awareness.
Strong people skills with the ability to drive team performance.

Responsibilities

Manage contracts overseeing direct labour and supply chain.
Implement efficiencies in contract management.
Negotiate packages of work with subcontractors and supply chain partners.

Skills

Data interrogation

Leadership

Client engagement

Health and Safety Awareness

Performance management

Education

SMSTS

5 years experience in the sector

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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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

Here at United Infrastructure our responsive team is growing and we are recruiting a Contracts 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
Leadership experience
Good data interrogation skills
Valid driving licence
Competent use in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel Trackers
Excellent client engagement skills
Excellent Health and Safety Awareness
Excellent people skills and the ability to drive performance from your team of staff

Qualifications

SMSTS
5 Years experience in the sector

Additional Information

Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company’s growth
Immediate interview for qualified candidates

Join us at United Infrastructure today and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.

Please note that United Living has rebranded to United Infrastructure. Our LinkedIn landing page will still display as "United Living," but when you click “Apply,” it will redirect to "United Infrastructure."

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