Contracts Manager - Civil Engineering Specialist Contractor - Southwest

My client is the leading specialist asset maintenance contractor for buildings and structures operating across the UK. Established in 1955, the company have 6 regional offices in the UK and a reputation in the industry for the quality of our service and innovative engineering solutions, underpinned by their commitment to safety and sustainability.

Due to planned expansion and an in internal promotion, an excellent opportunity has arisen to join the company's Contracts Delivery Team as a Contracts Manager.

The company are looking for someone to manage all aspects of significant projects including Commercial, Contractual, Quality, Safety, Stakeholder Relationships and Programming requirements in accordance with company objectives and procedures.

The works vary considerably and could involve - Structural alterations and repairs, Temporary Works, Cathodic Protection, Sea Defence Works, and much more.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing several Contracts - Financial, Cost Plans, Maximising return etc, Developing relationship with clients, suppliers etc.

They will be afforded a good level of flexibility to maximise their productivity, and the client estimates 1 -2 days in the regional offices which is situated between Bristol and Bath, and visiting live / future projects 1-2 days per week and some hybrid working permitted.

Contracts generally range from £20k - £5m in value.

The ideal candidate will be located with good access to the M4/M3 and M5 Corridors as they will be responsible for covering from Southern Wales and throughout the Southwest.

Main duties and responsibilities will include:

Managing projects to ensure compliance and to achieve financial, safety, quality and environmental targets.
Creating contract plans, safety plans, method statements, risk assessments and taking the responsibility for the safe delivery of projects.
Undertaking planning, programming and resourcing of assigned contracts.
Managing relationships through liaising, negotiating, and meeting with clients, consulting engineers, surveyors, sub-contractors etc.
Promoting and encouraging innovation and value.
Motivating, coaching, encouraging, supporting and providing guidance to both staff and operatives.
Contributing to our upcoming health and safety mission by ensuring company SHEQ, and all other procedures are followed.
Supporting and contributing to our sustainability and social value goals.
Assisting and promoting our mission of providing a safe and caring workplace.

In return, the company offer:

Competitive and regularly reviewed salary
Contributory pension scheme
Company vehicle (dependant on role)
Your professional institution fees covered by us
Private Health Care
Life Assurance
26 days holiday rising to 28 days (plus bank holidays)
3 days paid leave per year to participate in community projects
Comprehensive employee assistance plan
Eye care vouchers
Help towards evening class / hobby allowance
Gym membership discount
Cycle to work scheme