Strategic Contracts Manager – Major Projects

Kallidus Recruit; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Death-in-service insurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Onsite gym/wellbeing centre

Flexible working

Job summary

Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is recruiting a Contracts Manager to lead project delivery across sites in London. You will ensure safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence while developing client relationships and coordinating with sub-contractors and the project team.

Ideal candidates hold an engineering qualification (HND/degree) with Chartered status preferred, and have several years’ experience managing large contracts as a Project Manager or Contracts Manager.

Qualifications

• HND or degree in Engineering is essential.
• Chartered Engineering status preferred.
• Several years’ experience as Project Manager/Senior PM/Contracts Manager on large or multiple projects.
• SMSTS/Nebosh or similar health and safety qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of main project components to programme, budget and safety standards.
• Attend pre-contract meetings with senior commercial staff to align objectives.
• Manage contract requirements with Project Engineers, QS and Planning Manager.
• Approve and maintain construction programmes and inspection/commissioning plans.
• Ensure O&M manuals are produced and delivered per project requirements.
• Promote health and safety with overall responsibility for site safety and site team management.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Client liaison

Budget control

Health & safety

Education

HND or degree in Engineering

Chartered status preferred

Job description

Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is recruiting a Contracts Manager to lead project delivery across sites in London. You will ensure safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence while developing client relationships and coordinating with sub-contractors and the project team.

Ideal candidates hold an engineering qualification (HND/degree) with Chartered status preferred, and have several years’ experience managing large contracts as a Project Manager or Contracts Manager.