Civils Contracts Manager

Our client is a contractor providing safe, high quality surfacing, civil engineering and infrastructure projects to local authorities and tier contractors throughout the UK on a range of frameworks and projects. 

Given the companies growth trajectory, they are looking to recruit in a number of positions including their Operations team where they require a Contracts Manager from a civil engineering & surfacing/highways background cover North West, North East and into Scotland. This is a site based role, however some time will be required in the Carlisle office. 

Job Role: 
A contracts manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects relating to construction projects & ensuring that any issues are 
resolved as quickly & effectively as possible. Further responsibilities include the financial monitoring & control of the 
contracts, ensuring Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality compliance is maintained in accordance with company 
procedures & objectives. Selective specific details are listed below. 

• Plan projects & ensure they are programmed to a level of detail necessary to deliver the scheme without delays. 
• Ensure procurement & reconciliation of materials to best value & to prevent delays. 
• Attend tender handover meetings & deliver pre-start meetings to the site team  
• Ensure a project commercial plan & end of life forecast is in place & monitored for successful commercial delivery. 
• Produce and analyse progress reports, updated costs & forecasts. 
• Ensure the commercial engagement of subcontractors & adherence to relevant health, safety & quality standards. 
• Implement the risk management process, review risk register and check risk controls.  
• Review the CVRs monthly with the project teams, implementing necessary actions.  
• Ensure weekly review of progress, budget resources & forward planning & lookahead programmes are in place. 
• Attend/chair internal & external meetings to ensure the production of accurate records of any discussions & actions . 
• Ensure timely management of both temporary & permanent design to meet the requirements of each project 
• Set the highest possible standards of leadership in the promotion of HS&E procedures and best practice. 
• Ensuring compliance with Company procedures & legal obligations.  
• Allocate HS&E responsibilities and duties for site personnel, check understanding and provide training as necessary.  
• Oversee & ensure that HSE-related documents are kept up to date and undertake senior manager site inspections. 
• Liaise with third parties to ensure compliance with HAUC, NRSWA, Chapter 8 & other required regulatory standards. 
• Build & maintain relationships with both the Client/Customers.  
• Ensure that works are carried out in a manner which minimises community impact. 
• Assisting with the preparation of tenders for Clients and commercial bids to help bring in new business. 
 

Knowledge/Education/Skills:
• An understanding of the construction industry & contractual documentation. 
• Strong leadership skills & business management skills with the ability to use your initiative.  
• Extensive experience of managing projects within a resurfacing/civils environment. 
• Working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, programme & risk management.  
• Knowledge of cost control including forecasting, actual cost & value reporting.  
• Experience of Microsoft project & appropriate IT knowledge. 
• Knowledge of the NEC contract including the Early Warning and Compensation Event mechanisms.  
• Educated as a minimum to HNC/HND/Degree level (or equivalent).  
• Experience of Pre-Qualification & Tendering process for a number of multi-discipline projects.  
• CSCS Card to required level  
• SMSTS