Contracts Manager

Civil Engineering

North West

Our client, a civil engineering contractor is looking to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager to join their expanding team to work on projects throughout the North West. Project value ranges from £2m to £10m working across civil engineering, earthworks and remediation projects both as main contractor and sub-contractor.

Contracts Manager Responsibilities:

• Proven track record of managing works of civil engineering, earthwork and remediation projects both as main contractor and sub-contractor
• Responsibility from both a commercial and contractual stand point
• Ensure contracts run to schedule and to budget
• Demonstrable experience of successfully undertaking a similar contracts manager role
• Ensure works are completed to the highest level of quality and in line with Company procedures.
• Upfront planning and mobilisation in advance of works commencing on site.
• Input into Resource Management including “look ahead” programmes, material scheduling, plant and labour forecasting and progress on site is regularly benchmarked against target programme.
• Effective man management of site staff / motivating workforce to meet project deadlines and targets.
• Client liaison – promote a positive client interface ensuring that our clients maintain the highest level of confidence with the Company.

Contracts Manager Requirements:

• Relevant industry qualification (HND/HNC/BEng or equivalent)
• Civil engineering experience.
• Experience within civils, earthworks and demolition advantageous
• Experienced Contracts Manager, however candidates at Project Manager Level ready to make the step up to Contract Management strongly considered.
• Excellent communication and people and team management skills