Contracts Manager

PSR Solutions are working with a market leading client within the Civil Engineering Sector to recruit a Contracts Manager to Join their Production team on a permanent basis. This role will cover projects across the North West Region.

Contracts Manager Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure that projects are planned and programmed to a level of detail necessary for the site team to deliver the scheme without delays.
• Confirm that procurement and reconciliation of materials are carried out in accordance with Company procedures to best value and prevent delays
• Monitor project resources and challenge any overspend/opportunity
• Identify any efficiencies the project can make to improve programme/margin.
• Check that the site team complies with the Company's commercial policies and procedures
• Attend tender handover meetings (the tender handover should be done by the estimator) and deliver pre-start meetings to the site team
• Ensure a commercial plan and end-of-life forecast are in place and monitored monthly for the successful commercial delivery of the project
• Produce and analyse progress reports, updated costs, and forecasts
• Ensure correct commercial engagement of subcontractors.
• Review and challenge project teams on Cost Plans, identify risks and opportunities. Implement plans to mitigate risks and realise opportunity.
• Implement the risk management process, review risk registers and check risk controls
• Review the CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations) monthly with the project teams, implementing necessary actions.
• Complete and distribute the Contract Initiation/Completion form for each project
• Ensure a Weekly review of progress, budget resources and planning is carried out, and look-ahead programmes are in place, attend project meetings as and when required.
• Chair and attend internal and external meetings and ensure the production of accurate records of any discussions and actions
• Ensure timely management of both temporary and permanent design to meet the requirements of each project
• Identify appointments within the team and supply chain to deliver both permanent and temporary Design.
• Management of operational Resources
• Working closely with the regional Operations Manager to ensure the direct workforce is allocated in line with the Programme of works.
• Recruit operational staff in line with the Programme of works and resource allocation on projects in line with the Programme of works
• Management of reporting lines for operational staff and assistance in identifying training/progression requirements

Contracts Manager Requirements

• Extensive experience in managing projects within a civil/water environment
• Good working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, programme and risk management and cost control, including forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting
• Experience with MS projects and P6 would be an advantage
• Knowledge of the NEC contract, including the Early Warning and Compensation Event mechanisms
• HNC/HND/Degree level (or equivalent)
• SMSTS
• CSCS card
• Experience in the Pre-Qualification and Tendering process for several multi-disciplinary projects
• Excellent people management skills with the ability to influence and mentor
• Problem-solving skills and analytical thinking

Contracts Manager Benefits

• Salary: Up to 90,000 DOE
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Private Medical
• Life Assurance
• Profit share scheme
• Company pension
• Annual salary review
• 25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days

If you are interested in this Contracts Manager role, please apply or contact Jack Brown at PSR Solutions