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