Operations / Contracts Manager

TN United Kingdom; Banbury; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations / Contracts Manager to oversee projects in civils and water environments. This role offers the chance to lead operations and contract management, ensuring successful project delivery from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will possess extensive project management experience, strong knowledge of contract conditions, and excellent people management skills. Join a market leader dedicated to innovation and growth, with opportunities for career progression in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Company Car

Pension Plan

Learning and Development Program

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in civils/water project management.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and contract conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver operations and contracts from pre-contract to project completion.
• Build and develop the senior management team.

Skills

Project Management

Contract Management

Risk Management

Cost Control

People Management

Problem Solving

Education

HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Construction Software

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Job Overview

Operations / Contracts Manager - Extensive experience managing projects within a civils/water environment. Good working knowledge of contract conditions.

Salary

To c£70K+ plus car, pension++

The Company

Our client has grown to provide all Groundwork and Civil Engineering services across the UK and Ireland from our office in Northern Ireland, delivering services to some of the biggest names in construction worldwide.

The Role & Opportunity

Reporting to the Managing Director, we seek an Operations / Contracts Manager to take full control of our operations & Contracts Management. This role involves building and developing our senior management team from the pre-contract stage through to project completion. The candidate should be capable of managing and delivering the following responsibilities:

Candidate Profile

• Extensive experience managing projects in civils/water environments with a good knowledge of contract conditions.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and design management.
• Programme, risk management, and cost control, including forecasting.
• Experience with MS Project and developing and training teams.
• Familiarity with various contract types, including Early Warning and Compensation Event mechanisms.
• Educational requirements: minimum HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent.
• CSCS card and experience with Pre-Qualification and Tendering processes for multi-discipline projects.
• Excellent people management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Desirable: CEng MICE or NEBOSH construction certificate.
• Experience with construction software and fostering a lean culture within the team.

What’s on Offer

• A fantastic opportunity for a market leader experiencing ongoing growth and career progression.
• Join a proven market leader investing in innovative solutions.
• Comprehensive learning and development program.
• Enjoy a hard-working but enjoyable environment.
• Competitive salary plus benefits.

If you are a suitable candidate, please send your CV immediately!