Operations / Contracts Manager

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations / Contracts Manager to lead projects within the civils/water sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage operations and contracts, ensuring project success from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will possess extensive project management experience, a solid understanding of contract conditions, and excellent people management skills. Join a market leader that values innovation and offers significant growth and career progression opportunities in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

Car

Pension

Comprehensive Learning and Development Program

Growth and Career Progression Opportunities

Fun Work Environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing projects in civils/water environment.
• Good knowledge of contract conditions and CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations and contracts from pre-contract to project completion.
• Deliver on cost control, forecasting, and reporting.

Skills

Project Management

Contract Management

Cost Control

Risk Management

People Management

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

HNC/HND/Degree Level or Equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Construction Software

Job description

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Operations / Contracts Manager, Birmingham

Client:

ChilliFrog

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

9

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

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

Salary: To c£70K+ plus car, pension++

THE COMPANY: My client has grown to provide all Groundwork and Civil Engineering services covering the entirety of the UK and Ireland from our office in Northern Ireland, delivering services to some of the biggest named Construction companies in the world.

THE ROLE & OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Managing Director, we are looking for an Operations / Contracts Manager to become a key member; who is comfortable in full control of our operations & Contracts Management, to build and develop our senior management team at the pre-contract stage, through to completion of each project. We seek an individual who can manage and deliver on the following remit.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

• Extensive experience managing projects within a civils/water environment and good knowledge of contract conditions.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations, design management, programme and risk management, and cost control including forecasting.
• Experience with actual cost and value reporting, MS Project, and developing and training teams.
• Knowledge of all contract types, including Early Warning and Compensation Event mechanisms.
• Educational requirements: HNC/HND/Degree level or equivalent.
• CSCS card and experience with Pre-Qualification and Tendering for multi-discipline projects.
• Excellent people management, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Desirable: CEng MICE or equivalent, NEBOSH construction certificate, experience with Construction Software, and fostering a lean culture.

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• A fantastic opportunity for a market leader with growth and career progression opportunities.
• Join a proven market leader investing in innovative solutions.
• Comprehensive learning and development program.
• Enjoy a fun, hardworking environment.
• Competitive salary plus benefits.

If you're a good match, please send a CV immediately!