Senior Contracts Manager

J Murphy & Sons; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ground engineering firm in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to oversee project teams during construction. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering and have 10-15 years of industry experience. Responsibilities include managing subcontractors, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and collaborating closely with clients and project managers. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focusing on delivering complex geotechnical solutions within set budgets and timelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10-15 years experience in the ground engineering industry.
• Experience in managing construction teams in geotechnical projects.
• Proven ability to deliver projects within budget and time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Manage project teams during construction and installation phases.
• Coordinate constructability input during solutions development.
• Manage performance of subcontractors and construction teams.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Contracts Manager to join our Ground Engineering team based out of Hemel Hempstead, Kentish Town or Wigan.

We have a proven track record of successfully delivering both minor and major works across a range of sectors. We also offer leading Building Information Modelling (BIM) capabilities, investing in digital solutions for new rigs, remote diagnostics and computer monitoring systems of rotary pile construction.

By engaging with our customers at the earliest stages of each project, we build close working relationships to develop efficient and effective solutions to complex geotechnical needs.

A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Contracts Manager

• Overall management of project teams during the construction and installation phase of the project.
• Co‑ordination of constructability input during solutions identification and development phase.
• Co‑ordination and allocation of construction staff to projects ensuring that appropriate construction and installation staff are appointed to individual projects: based on experience, skills and knowledge.
• Liaises with the Project Managers to ensure that the construction resource pool is an appropriate size, with an appropriate blend of skill‑sets, for the projected workload.
• Overall performance management of subcontractors.
• Ensures that the construction and installation teams are accountable for their performance against agreed schedules and man‑hour budgets.
• Ensures that all construction and installation activities are carried out in accordance with Health and Safety Legislation.
• Ensures that the duties of the Principal Contractor are discharged in accordance with the CDM Regulations.
• Ensures that all temporary and permanent construction and installation activities are carried out in accordance with agreed quality procedures.
• Interfaces with the all other functional leaders within the organisation to facilitate successful development of the project from solution stage constructability through construction, installation, commissioning and handover to the client.
• Ensure regular input from the Project Manager is gained on third party, environmental and public relations issues.

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• Ideally degree educated in Geotechnical Engineering or civil engineering.
• Has gained 10 to 15 years’ experience in the ground engineering industry.
• Appointed person in lifting operations would be a preference.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team to deliver piling contracts, safely, efficiently and within budget/program constraints.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with clients and estimating team to offer expertise on tenders.