Five Rivers Environmental Contracting

FiveRivers Bids Team are looking for a full-time permanent Pre contracts Manager   About the company At FiveRivers we deliver innovative nature-based solutions through investing, protecting and enhancing our natural capital. As natural capital specialists, our aim is to bring our knowledge, skills and experience to your own natural capital project.   FiveRivers is a leading environmental management and environmental consultant based in the UK. With over 25 years’ working with nature, our expertise encompasses terrestrial and aquatic habitats with a specific passion for rivers and wetlands. We support a wide range of clients, working on anything from nationally significant infrastructure schemes to charity led habitat restoration. We believe nature is the solution.   Responsibilities  As the Pre-Contracts Manager, you will manage all aspects of technical evaluation, costings, financial negotiation, and contract agreements with Clients. This will include new and existing frameworks, tenders and pre-awarded contracts working closely with the Bids team and Business unit delivery Directors. You will report to the Estimating and Contracts manager and work together to support Bid staff development and ensure commercial risk and opportunity is appropriately considered when bidding for works. Your role Pre-contract will include: Ensure all main contracts are detailed, accurate and in order. Deliver clear and concise technical information in terms clients understand. Pricing, cost evaluations, analysis and management of suppliers and materials. Ensure design feasibility relates to budget parameters. Managing and negotiating all subcontractor and product supplier costs and contracts.   The role will be suited to a suitably qualified Quantity Surveyor Estimator or established Pre-Contracts or Contract Manager with experience of negotiating contractual terms on NEC3 and 4 contracts, under both ECC and PSC. We are looking for an individual looking to progress and develop themselves, someone with exceptional communication skills and an eye for detail who understands the risks and opportunities of contractual works.    About you We would love you to have: 5 years’ experience working in estimating or contracts/pre-contracts management Experience of NEC3 and 4 contract review and negotiation including risk & opportunity management Exceptional communications skills Strong IT skills proficient in MS office and Project Experience site managing/project managing in an environmental design, construction, landscaping or groundworks organisation   The package  Up to £50,000 per annum 33 days annual leave including bank holidays Pay care health cash plan provider 2 months full sick pay Paid time off for volunteering Death in service Salary sacrifice pension scheme Chance to join our LLP! Employee wellbeing support EAP service Job related training and personal development   Are you interested? Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity. Are you the one we’re looking for? Apply now by clicking the link and providing the information requested. If you would like to discuss the role, please call Henry on 07425 313531.

Site Manager – Environmental  FiveRivers are a widely recognised industry specialist in the consultation, design, and implementation of ecological and environmental solutions. With over 25 years’ of working with nature, the business is experiencing sustained growth driven by its customer-centric focus and ability to attract and retain the best talent.  We are looking for a Site Manager, who is an outstanding team leader with a positive and professional attitude to join our team to undertake projects locally and nationwide. You will have demonstrable experience in adhering to site health, safety, environmental and wellbeing standards. We are looking for individuals to be based within commuting distance of our new head office in the Andover area, however as we work nationally, there will be an expectation to travel and stay away from home regularly so a level of flexibility is required. We are looking for someone who has experience in working outdoors in environmentally sensitive areas, those with experience in working on large infrastructure projects UK wide will be looked on favourably. You will receive ongoing training and development in all aspects of the operational tasks and have a great opportunity for continued progression.  The Role To ensure the delivery of projects for the Habitats team and that they are delivered in a safe and efficient manner in line with budgets and timescales. May manage several sites at one time. Lead, motivate, communicate with staff to ensure team members are motivated to achieve their best performance to meet the needs of the company.  Measurables for the role: Successful project completion delivered against profit & loss targets, and cash flow targets  Projects delivered in line with works program and against commercial and financial forecast  Project delivered to an acceptable quality measured through Project Manager and client feedback.  Effective communication with project management team, stakeholders and clients.  Maintains Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental compliance for their sites measured through RAMS sign off, HSQE inspections and site spot checks.  Relevant HSQE reporting   Ensures that people under their line management are managed correctly through regular 1:1s and performance reviews.  Management of onsite risks, resource scheduling and scope change reduction and variation control   Personal and Professional Qualities: 2 years’ experience in managing teams in similar role or field   Experience of operating within and managing site teams  Experience in managing of Health, Safety, Quality and Wellbeing  People and line management  To be able to perform tasks as directed and meet deadlines  Awareness of environmental issues  Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills  Strong organisational skills and report writing  A positive can-do attitude   Leadership qualities  Eye for detail  Qualifications Minimum  CSCS Black Card (NVQ Level 6) SMSTS First Aid Valid driving license Desirable HNC/HND in construction project management, civil engineering, construction engineering NEBOSH or IOSH Member of an environmental institution – CIEEM / CIWEM Salary and benefits £30,000 - £50,000 per annum DOE Car allowance  25 days holiday plus bank holidays  PayCare Paid accommodation and subsistence allowance (when working away) Death in service Time off for volunteering  Regular training and career development Access to mental health support and professional financial advice. At FiveRivers we operate an open and relaxed management culture that nurtures continuous improvement and innovation, adopting a proactive growth strategy helps us to run a sustainable and profitable business while providing new and exciting career opportunities for all. Our success is founded on the talent of our employees, so we recognise the importance of personal growth, encouragement, and earned rewards. As a company, we want you to share in our achievements and we want to be a conduit for your success. The company prides itself on providing employees with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development, and enabling them to reach their full potential. Furthermore, retaining our employees is the building block of a successful organisation and we want to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance, with many opportunities for flexible working, social activities, and community involvement projects.   Interested?  Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity. Are you the one we’re looking for? Apply now by clicking the link and providing the information request