Tarmac/Surfacing Contracts Manager

EC Surfacing Ltd.; Brigg; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

EC Surfacing Ltd. is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of tarmac and surfacing contracts within the company’s operations, reporting to the Operations Manager and Operations Director.

You will plan, programme and coordinate works, manage subcontractors and suppliers, and act as the main liaison for clients, consultants and framework partners to secure repeat business. This role requires strong leadership, safety compliance, and a proven track record of delivering projects on time

Qualifications

• Full driving licence is required.
• CSCS Managers Card is required.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) is required.
• Previous relevant industry experience.
• Experience managing people.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of tarmac and surfacing contracts from award through to completion.
• Plan, programme and coordinate surfacing works, including labour, plant and materials, to meet deadlines.
• Act as the principal point of contact for clients, consultants and framework partners.
• Provide direct line management and supervision to site supervisors, foremen and operative teams.
• Ensure works comply with specifications, quality standards and CDM requirements.
• Monitor contract costs, valuations and variations with the commercial team.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers for asphalt, bitumen and aggregates.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and design consultants to secure repeat business.
• Handover secured work from tender stage to live operations with the Estimating Director.
• Identify and resolve site issues promptly and escalate when needed.
• Maintain accurate site records and testing/compliance documentation.

Skills

Full driving licence

Experience managing people

Excellent verbal and written沟 skills

Education

CSCS Managers Card

SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)

Job description

The Tarmac/Surfacing Contracts Manager will work within the EC Surfacing operational structure, reporting to the Operations Manager and Operations Director.

Core duties and responsibilities

• - Manage the day-to-day delivery of tarmac and surfacing contracts, from award through to completion, ensuring works are carried out productively, efficiently and in line with company procedures.
• - Plan, programme and coordinate surfacing works, including labour, plant and materials, to meet client and contractual deadlines.
• - Act as the principal point of contact for clients, consultants and framework partners on assigned contracts, building and maintaining strong working relationships.
• - Provide direct line management and supervision to site supervisors, foremen and operative teams, ensuring consistent delivery standards across all surfacing operations.
• - Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with relevant specifications, quality standards and Highways/CDM requirements.
• - Monitor contract costs, valuations and variations, liaising with the commercial and accounts team to ensure accurate monthly cost and revenue reporting.
• - Manage subcontractors and suppliers, including the procurement and scheduling of surfacing materials such as asphalt, bitumen and aggregates.
• - Build and maintain good relationships with clients, framework suppliers and design consultants, supporting repeat business opportunities.
• - Work with the Pre Construction & Estimating Director to ensure a smooth handover of secured work from the tender and estimating stage into live operations.
• - Identify and resolve site issues promptly, escalating to the Operations Manager or Operations Director where required.
• - Maintain accurate site records, including site diaries, as-built information and material testing/compliance documentation.
• - Keep up to date on relevant changes in standards, specifications and legislation affecting the surfacing industry.
• - Ensure all staff under your management comply with their job responsibilities and achieve a good standard of work.

Health and safety responsibilities

• - Ensure the company health and safety reporting lines are followed and maintained on all contracts.
• - Support accident, incident and near-miss investigations by providing statements and evidence where required.
• - Follow and adhere to risk assessment controls, Safe Systems of Work and PPE requirements.
• - Report accidents, incidents and near misses.
• - Ensure the fulfilment of the health and safety element of all staff roles under your management.
• - Set a personal example regarding health and safety matters, promoting the safety culture through observations, site standards and workplace safety.
• - Comply with all legal requirements.
• - Take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions.

Requirements

Essential qualifications and experience

• - Full driving licence.
• - CSCS Managers Card.
• - SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
• - Previous relevant industry experience.
• - Experience managing people.

Essential skills and behaviours

• - Excellent knowledge of IT.
• - Knowledge of surfacing materials, specifications and testing requirements.
• - Good organisation and time-management skills.
• - Courteous and polite manner with customers.
• - Strong organisational, administrative and planning skills.
• - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• - Self-motivated, with the ability to work without supervision.
• - Attention to detail.
• - Discretion and the ability to handle confidential information.
• - Ability to multi-task and motivate others.
• - Excellent leadership skills.

Desirable experience and knowledge

• - Highways or roadworks surfacing experience.
• - Knowledge of CDM Regulations, Design Management, Programme Management and Risk Management.

We specialise in providing road surfacing, road planning and civil engineering projects.