Groundworks Contracts Manager

My Client is an established Regional Contractor specialising in Civil Engineering and Residential Groundworks projects across the Midlands region and with continued growth are looking to recruit a Contracts Manager to strengthen their Operational Division. Reporting into the Operations Manager, candidates will be responsible for multiple Civil Engineering and Groundworks sites nationwide and take full responsibility for each project (packages include; bulk earthworks, deep drainage, enabling works, hard landscaping, foundations, infrastructure works, highways, Section 278 and 38 works, service installations, road construction and surfacing). Additional duties include: * Managing Project Teams and specific resourcing on each site with an emphasis on budget, Health & Safety and quality. * Ensuring safety and sustainability targets and standards are maintained. * Ensuring project plans and schedules are robust and optimise project resources and timescales and are communicated effectively to the Project Team. * Identifying and managing both Commercial and Business risks to achieve targets. * Managing any defects and post-completion issues to allow repeat business. * Understanding the relevant Contract terms and conditions for each project. * Managing the customer relationship during delivery, including change and decision making to effectively manage expectations. * Managing external parties to enable delivery driving value, customer focus and achievement of the project’s objectives. * Ensuring Company and Divisional procedures and policies are communicated and adhered to on each project. * Maintaining effective records for project delivery, reporting on; project progress, risks, issues and improvements to Senior Management. * Lead, manage and deliver operational excellence and efficiency. * Mentoring and training individuals to create high performing teams and a pipeline of future talent. * Effective management of labour, logistics and materials in agreement with budget and project programme. Successful candidates will possess: * Degree or equivalent (HNC/HND) in Construction Management. * Thorough knowledge of Civil Engineering and Groundworks sectors. * Previous experience working for a Regional Contractor in a similar role on projects valued up to £5m. * Proven track record of leading and motivating Project Teams. * Exceptional communication skills (both oral and written). * Strong commercial awareness. * IT proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word and Outlook). This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading Regional Civil Engineering and Groundworks Contractor that can offer career progression and exposure to challenging projects. My Client is looking to interview immediately so please apply today