Senior Contract Manager

Senior Contract Manager- Hamilton

The Role

To develop and manage the Project teams within an established business unit located in Hamilton, with the responsibility for operational, financial, customer and employee strategy within the centre.

As the Senior Contracts Manager, you will have the responsibility for ensuring a continuous pipeline of work for the business through the development of new and existing clients.

Responsibilities

* Working as part of the management team to achieve the overall objectives of the profit centre and business unit by driving high standards of safety, work and continuous improvement in process and quality of operations.

* Working with the Operations Manager you will play an active role in the production of P&L reports and budget whilst taking commercial responsibility of the High Voltage and LV Project profit centres, including cash flow, collection and ownership of orders. Developing and delivering budgets in line with forecasts and expectations.

* Manage projects, processes, and procedures to achieve right first time and customer satisfaction.

* Understanding contracts to read, interpret and implement appropriate controls utilising support from the management and Commercial team as required.

* Define the project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders ensuring technical feasibility and resource allocation.

* Seeking out and developing new and existing business opportunities, generating quotations and delivering opportunities to tender.

* Setting clear and measurable goals and objectives to develop culture of performance linked to the overall strategy to drive performance.

* Proactively manage costs and improve efficiency to increase profit centre performance and profitability.

* Ensure compliance with all Company Policies. Particular attention is drawn to the requirement to manage operational delivery in accordance with the Companies HV and LV Safety Rules.

* Take lead role in all HR activities within the profit centres, coaching and developing the workforce ensuring quality, health and safety standards are maintained in accordance with company policies and relevant legislation.

* Assisting the Operations Manager with any other duties as and when required.

* Role model the required behaviours and standards of work.

Requirements

* Demonstrable experience of developing and managing a team.

* Demonstrable experience of understanding and managing P&L, budget control, commercial and financial acumen.

* Customer focused thinker with outstanding interpersonal skills for communication at all levels.

* Demonstrable experience of business development activities and or increasing sales and profitability.

* Excellent people management skills with the ability to lead, motivate and develop workforce.

* Possess excellent knowledge of the HV/LV electrical engineering services industry and markets.

* A Higher Qualification in Electrical Engineering desirable.

* 5 years plus relevant experience in managing in an engineering business.

* SMSTS H&S for Managers.

Personal Attributes

* Management Ability.

* Personality.

* Business Awareness.

* Manage Organisational Resources.

* Problem Solving & Judgement.

* Results Orientation.

* Planning Organising & Co-ordinating.

* Improving Operations.

Salary- circa £65K
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed