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Contract Manager

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Expire in: 10 days

Job Description

Contracts Manager

Location: North East, United Kingdom

Employment type: Full time / Permanent 

Working Hours: (Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week) 

What’s in it for you… 

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.?? 

Annual leave plus bank holidays  
	
Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays 
	
Group Personal Pension Plan 
	
Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications  
	
24/7 access to a virtual GP??and Mental health support & counselling services?? 
	
Cycle to Work scheme?? 
	
Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more?!? 
	
Life assurance cover?? 
	
Long service recognition?? 
	
Enhanced Maternity Pay 
	
Paid volunteering opportunities in your community?? 

About the role… 

The Contracts Manager will lead the successfully delivery of our contracted requirements by developing productive client relationships and expanding the scope of work being delivered to sustainably grow our business. 

As a Contracts Manager you will be responsible for…? 

Safety leadership – Continuous development of the safety culture within our direct workforce and supply chain, along with our overall approach to health and safety management on contracts. Ensuring works are delivered to the highest possible safety standards.
	
Ensuring all contractual obligations are delivered in a safe and efficient manner
	
Delivering excellence in customer service, delivering all client customer KPI’s
	
Quality of service across all aspects of our work, including ensuring that a professional image is upheld
	
Management and development of client relationships at all levels in the client business
	
Understanding the client’s business, developing the scope of what we offer – growing revenues in a sustainable manner
	
Keeping a well engaged and motivated workforce
	
Developing the workforce so we can deliver now and in the future
	
Hold high standards and promote the ipsum way of service throughout the business

About you… 

A degree qualification in Engineering, Business management, Project management or related
	
Practical experience in contract management or relevant studies (desirable)
	
Previous experience working in an operational role on HV/EHV power distribution (overhead and underground circuits).
	
Previous experience delivering work that requires activities like: deep excavation, temporary works, cable installation, cable jointing, wood pole line construction and dismantlement, engaging with stakeholders including: EA, Network Rail, Cadent Gas, private landowners and occupiers
	
Specific knowledge of how DNO networks operate.
	
Solid and up to date knowledge of statutory requirements, legislation, and technical advances (e.g. what decarbonisation means for power distribution network).
	
Good knowledge of health and safety practice and effective risk controls
	
Commercial / contractual awareness including forms of contract like NEC
	
Experience managing sub-contractors from safety, compliance and commercial perspectives
	
Be part of the senior leadership team for the Ipsum power division and contribute to and support the overall growth strategy
	
Running an efficient operation and strengthening bottom line performance

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities... 

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.? 

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Next steps... 

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info

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