Contracts Manager

Coffey; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffey, a leading water infrastructure and civil engineering specialist in the UK, is looking for a Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects. You will be responsible for managing project teams and client relationships, ensuring projects are completed safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in project management, strong leadership abilities, and a relevant degree. This role promises a collaborative environment that values innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years previous experience as a Project Manager.
• Experience of managing large multidisciplinary teams in the UK.
• Driven to Achieve Results.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage project teams and client relationships.
• Ensure efficient and timely execution of projects.
• Promote safety culture and adhere to company safety standards.

Skills

People Management

Leadership skills

Organization Skills

Technical Knowledge

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Computer literacy

Coaching Skills

Education

Master's/Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

About The Role

Role Summary: Working closely with the Operations Director, the Contracts Manager will direct and manage project teams, manage client requirements and relationships, and help develop the business in the UK. The position requires full ownership and responsibility for ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely execution of multiple projects in accordance with deadlines, budgets, programme and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Defining clear roles, responsibilities and deliverables to all project teams
• Planning, managing and delivering all contracts in a performance and fashion that epitomizes the company’s vision, strategy and values
• Managing, directing, educating, coaching and mentoring project staff while promoting continual improvement
• Identifying, recruiting, developing and retaining high potential members of the team
• Ensuring the teams adhere to all company policies and procedures, including our journey in Lean Construction
• Adhering to Company Safety Standards and promoting safety culture among the ranks throughout the company
• Ensuring that HSQE Management Systems and processes are adhered to, implemented and maintained
• Monitoring and reporting on construction productivity
• Ensuring early project planning with detail and foresight
• Ensuring commercial and contractual compliance with company policies and procedures on all projects
• Preparing and regularly reviewing project costs, budgets, forecasts and resource requirements
• Maintaining regular contact with current and past clients and being aware of regional trends with a view to identifying new work opportunities
• Developing and maintaining relationships with the clients and their representatives
• Promoting the business, its services and brand to existing and potential employees, supply chain partners and clients
• Maintaining and building relationships with the supply chain
• Assisting in the preparation of business strategy, business plans and the setting of business objectives and targets
• Identifying business opportunities and communicating internally to ensure a proactive approach to new opportunities
• Integrating and communicating with other departments to ensure effective and efficient delivery of all aspects of a project
• Providing recommendations and measures for improvement to operating procedures
• Fostering a collaborative culture of design and construction ethos throughout all department staff
• Ensuring design is being developed to provide the optimum solution for the Client and the project
• Carrying out tendering activities as required and collaborating with the tendering & pre‑qualifications department

About You

Essential Criteria

• Master’s/Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or similar
• Minimum of 5 years previous experience as a Project Manager
• Strong People Management and Leadership skills
• Experience of managing large multidisciplinary teams in the UK
• Strong Organisation Skills
• Technical Knowledge
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Strong Problem‑Solving Skills
• Computer literate
• Driven to Achieve Results
• Exceptional Coaching Skills
• Knowledge of Safety, Quality, and Cost Objectives

Desirable Criteria

• SSSTS/SMSTS Certification
• Previous Water experience – Clean/Wastewater

About Us

Coffey is a water infrastructure and civil engineering specialist operating in every major construction sector throughout Ireland and the UK. Passionate about quality and efficiency, this passion drives our belief in delivering projects with the best workforce. The hallmarks of our work are innovative solutions, engineering ingenuity, professional construction management and the highest level of safety and quality. We pride ourselves in nurturing an environment that empowers critical thinking, creative problem‑solving, customer focus, efficiency and flexibility.

Coffey values are at the heart of everything we do – Do the right thing, Do it better, Do it together.