Contracts Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; Norwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading National Civil Engineering Contractor is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee Civil Engineering Projects in the Norfolk area. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, extensive experience managing projects, and strong people management skills. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including life assurance, a company car allowance, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Life assurance cover

Company car or car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extensive training programmes

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or relevant subject mandatory.
• Extensive experience in civil engineering from Engineer level onwards.
• Experience in managing civil engineering projects with a main contractor.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote the company in the region.
• Ensure compliance to achieve financial, safety, quality, and environmental targets.
• Create contract plans and risk assessments for project delivery.

Skills

Civil Engineering expertise

Project management

Client engagement

People management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

SMSTS qualification

First Aid qualification

Job description

My client is a long established, leading, National Civil Engineering Contractor.

Due to planned growth and an influx of work in their Eastern Region, they are looking to appoint, on a permanent basis, a Contracts Manager to work on Civil Engineering Projects in the Norfolk area.

Core Expertise

• Highways and Bridges
• Earthworks and remediation
• Environment Agency Works
• Ministry of Defence Works
• Development Infrastructure
• Flood Alleviation schemes
• Marine and Coastal Projects
• Power & Distribution
• Wind Power and Green Energy Projects

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and promoting the company in the region.
• Client engagement, business development and work winning.
• Managing projects to ensure compliance and to achieve financial, safety, quality and environmental targets.
• Creating contract plans, safety plans, method statements, risk assessments and taking the responsibility for the safe delivery of projects.
• Undertaking planning, programming and resourcing of assigned contracts.
• Managing relationships through liaising, negotiating, and meeting with clients, consulting engineers, surveyors, sub-contractors etc.
• Promoting and encouraging innovation and value.
• Motivating, coaching, encouraging, supporting and providing guidance to both staff and operatives.
• Contributing to our upcoming health and safety mission by ensuring company SHEQ, and all other procedures are followed.
• Supporting and contributing to our sustainability and social value goals.
• Assisting and promoting our mission of providing a safe and caring workplace.
• Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors.
• Understand and administer contract change.
• Inform, consult, and involve local groups as necessary.
• Foster good relations and reputation with clients.
• Promote and ensure all work complies with safety, quality and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures.

Requirements

• A degree in Civil Engineering or another relevant subject matter.
• Extensive experience from an Engineer upwards of Civil Engineering Projects.
• Experience of managing civil engineering projects with a main contractor including Highways works, Earthworks and Structures.
• Experience in people management and motivation of staff.
• Relevant industry qualification (HND/HNC/BEng) or equivalent, an up-to-date SMSTS qualification, and appropriate CSCS card. A First Aid at Work qualification is desirable.
• SMSTS (included above) and First Aid Trained.
• Full UK driving licence essential.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
• Ability to travel throughout the region.

Benefits Package

• Life assurance cover
• Company car or car allowance
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
• Extensive training programmes
• Cycle-to-work scheme and free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Leaving work early every Friday
• Company social calendar
• Training and progression