Contracts Manager (Water / Electrical)

VanRath; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable Electrical & Manufacturing company in Cookstown is seeking a Project Manager for a permanent position. The role involves managing key projects in the water industry, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and client requirements. The ideal candidate will have an engineering background, proven project delivery success, and the ability to work independently. This position offers a negotiable salary and a comprehensive benefits package, along with opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Benefits package

Yearly salary reviews

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven success in planning, budgeting, and delivering complex projects.
• Knowledge of industry practices and H&S legislation.
• Ability to work independently at remote sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage key projects from concept to completion.
• Control capital expenditure in line with budgets.
• Lead teams across disciplines and subcontractors.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Expertise

Commercial Awareness

Education

Engineering qualification or relevant subject

Job description

VANRATH is assisting a reputable Electrical & Manufacturing company with the recruitment of a Project Manager. This is a permanent position based at the company's site in Cookstown.

The role is on-site, Monday to Friday, offering a salary that is fully negotiable along with a benefits package, yearly salary reviews, and progression opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage key projects from concept to completion, including installation and commissioning.
• Control capital expenditure in line with budgets.
• Lead teams across disciplines and subcontractors.
• Provide technical expertise in water industry projects.
• Ensure projects meet technical specifications and client requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and suppliers for successful delivery.
• Represent the company at client site and contract meetings.
• Work with SHEQ Manager to manage safety, health, environmental, and quality matters, including risk assessments and legislative compliance.

Ideal Candidate:

• Engineering qualification or relevant subject.
• Proven success in planning, budgeting, and delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Knowledge of industry practices and H&S legislation, including risk assessments and HAZOPS.
• Ability to work independently at remote sites.
• Commercial awareness and ability to identify new opportunities.

Desirable:

• Experience in the water industry, especially in water/wastewater treatment plant upgrades.

For more information or to apply, please contact Jack Groves in confidence.