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Contracts Manager

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 100,000 - 110,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

An established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join their team.

Responsibilities of Contracts Manager:

  * Ensure projects are planned and programmed to the level of detail required for site teams to deliver without delays

  * Monitor project resources, challenge overspend, and identify efficiencies to improve programme and margin

  * Ensure commercial plans and end-of-life forecasts are in place and monitored monthly

  * Review CVRs monthly with project teams and implement necessary actions

  * Review and challenge project teams on Cost Plans, identifying risks and opportunities

  * Ensure correct commercial engagement of subcontractors and compliance with commercial policies

  * Produce and analyse progress reports, updated costs, and forecasts

  * Manage both temporary and permanent design to meet project requirements

  * Work closely with the Operations Manager to ensure direct workforce is allocated in line with programme

  * Set the highest standards of HS&E leadership, ensuring compliance with procedures and legal obligations

  * Liaise with third parties to ensure compliance with HAUC, NRSWA, Chapter 8, and other regulatory standards

  * Ensure ITPs and QA Files are produced and maintained, promoting best practice throughout

  * Build and maintain strong client relationships, chairing and leading customer meetings

Essential Requirements for Contracts Manager:

  * Extensive experience managing projects within a civil or water environment

  * Good working knowledge of CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme & Risk Management, and cost control

  * Knowledge of NEC contract including Early Warning and Compensation Event mechanisms

  * HNC, HND, or Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent

  * SMSTS and CSCS card

  * Experience in pre-qualification and tendering for multi-disciplinary projects

  * Excellent people management, influencing, and mentoring skills

  * Proficiency in MS Project; P6 an advantage

Desirable:

  * CEng MICE or equivalent

  * NEBOSH Construction Certificate

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