Contracts Manager

The Role We are seeking a civils biased Project Manager / Contracts Manager to work for a regional civil engineering and infrastructure contractor responsible to the Construction Manager. The organisation undertakes general groundworks for new build housing companies and larger commercial buildings such as schools, hospitals and care homes undertaking drainage, footings, foundations, new build roads and 278 works. Our client has been trading for over 14 years, employs over 200 direct members of staff and undertakes projects in the region of £5million in value. the key responsibilities for the role are to ensure the overall successful running of the department including:- production, commercial issues and health and safety. You will be responsible for all civils operations on a number of sites up to 5 with values ranging between £200K and £4m to and will have ownership of a project from start to finish. This will include, but is not limited to, the following duties:  Ownership of project from start to finish  Ensure civils site files are in place before we start and are correctly secured / completed  Motivate the workforce –  Provide information necessary to carry out the task  Provide correct equipment and materials to carry out task  Set goals / timelines for tasks to be completed  Challenge any deviation from task / goal  Provide clean & comfortable welfare conditions  Provide a tidy site – set the standard  Complete and track the master programme  Direct management of site manager/supervisors to ensure they are focused on achieving MCS site goals i.e. programme, quality, health and safety etc  Ensure all health and safety objectives and policies are read, understood and followed  Liaise with subcontractors to ensure that programme goals are achievable and are achieved. Plan phased visits with relevant contactor. Request and collate sub contactor RAMS,  Carefully plan and programme all works in conjunction with the client & ensure the programme is met  Review plant hire on job to ensure all is required  Ensure any additional works are agreed and signed for by the client  Minimise costs of defects, minimise material wastage  Ensure MCS labour and plant is fully utilised across the department  Plan and forecast future requirements i.e. procurement of additional subcontractors if required, recruit additional staff if required, advise on purchase of additional plant  Ensure all materials are procured and available in line with site requirements  Ensure essential training is in place to ensure we have the correct skills to out the jobs  Carry out formal weekly meetings with Managers / Supervisors, Engineers and Subcontractors with a set agenda covering – Programme, H & S, Resources, Quality, Design, Additional Works and AOB  Countersign timesheets for all hourly paid operatives working under your control  Ensure temporary works register is in place and fixed as per designs  Compile contractor reports and dropline programme for client meetings  Experience from an Engineer background is essential for this role.  You will contribute to the overall running and continuous improvement of the business, along with development of the Civils Department, by ensuring that the highest professional standards are maintained to continually improve the service given to Clients. This includes:  Ensure the highest standards are maintained to continually improve the service given to Clients.  Inform your line manager immediately of any problems encountered and identify possible solutions.  Ensure all of the company’s procedures are followed and adhered to and suggest opportunities to improve and develop them where appropriate.  Avoid or minimise material waste and identify opportunities to reduce consumption.  To carry out any duties which may be required to ensure a professional service is provided at all times.  Encourage and develop team work both within your team and between teams. This role offers a very competitive salary, company car or car allowance, pension, healthcare and discretionary bonus. The organisation also offers fantastic career progression to management roles, on the job training and formal industry recognised personal development training. For further information contact David Fletcher. (agy)