Contracts Manager

TN United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contracts Manager to join their innovative manufacturing team. This role is pivotal in transforming construction methodologies through effective leadership and communication. As a key member of the leadership team, you will manage a diverse group of professionals, ensuring project success and client satisfaction. Your expertise in engineering and construction management will drive the development of strategies that enhance efficiency and sustainability. If you are passionate about leading teams and delivering exceptional projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree Level qualification in Engineering or Construction Management is essential.
• Experience in a management role within a Tier 1 contractor is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of project coordinators across multiple projects.
• Manage communication and compliance with contract terms.
• Oversee contract management to achieve financial targets.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Project Management

Construction Management

Client Liaison

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Construction Management

Job description

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Laing O'Rourke's manufacturing and modular solutions are transforming traditional construction methodologies into a modern process of component-based assembly, providing product sets including precast concrete building components, and modular bridges for major highways and rail projects.

Explore Manufacturing is the most automated concrete products facility in Europe, making our construction process faster, safer, and more efficient, improving quality and reducing waste, and contributing to a sustainable manufacturing-led future for construction.

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The Role

The Contracts Manager is a member of the Explore Manufacturing Leadership team. They lead the communication and alignment of Explore Manufacturing stakeholders throughout the project to ensure we deliver successful projects for our internal & external clients. Providing a single senior point of contact for clients. Liaising with Explore Manufacturing technical and production teams to ensure progress and the close out of key actions. Understanding and communicating clients' value drivers, needs, and specific project requirements. Championing DfMA, harnessing technology, and driving smarter construction methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead a team of Principal, Senior, Project & Assistant Project Coordinators. Represent the Explore leadership team across several projects at once.
2. Work with customers to identify potential future opportunities and feed into opportunities register via monthly sales and operational planning meetings.
3. Collaborate with other functions to ensure a compliant bid.
4. Develop the manufacturing strategy during tender/bid stage.
5. Oversee PCSA's and contract appointments.
6. Manage communication effectively.
7. Ensure good record keeping and run the change management process for Explore Manufacturing to meet compliance with contract terms.
8. Ensure all safety, quality, and programme requirements for each project are understood.
9. Manage the contract to achieve financial targets. Chair monthly contract reviews.
10. Understand the CEMC delivery capability, capacities, and lead-in requirements & manage these to achieve all project milestones.
11. Oversee all necessary reporting.
12. Attend SLT project & CEMC meetings as required.

What do we look for?

• Degree Level qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar.
• Experience working within a Tier 1 contractor environment, or offsite manufacturing in a management role is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage and organise experienced teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability & desire to lead a team & deliver exceptional projects.