About The Role
Morrison Energy Services are currently looking to recruit a Contracts Manager to work on our UK Power Networks Contract in Stevenage.
As a Contract Manager you will be expected to manage manage the delivery of a series of projects in a programme of works for UKPN. The role covers works from the design and development stage through to the completion of site delivery. It requires that timescales are met in the project development stages and subsequently ensuring  all works are performed in accordance with Health, Safety and Technical policies / procedures and legislative requirements. Ensure that through taking responsibility for the management and development of direct staff within the project development and project management teams works are delivered to programme and in a profitable manner.  
MES is proud to be a key partner on the UKPN ED1SON Alliance Contract, delivering substation build and refurbishment works across the East of England including design, project management, on site cable installation, building construction, jointing, switchgear installation, bunding, commissioning, decommissioning and demolition.
As the Contracts Manager your responsibilities will include:

Provide leadership and general support to the project delivery team
Represent the company in correspondence and liaison with the client in meetings
Provide Commercial/Programme Support 
Ensure progress through the project development stages is tracked and demonstrated
Provide input into the MES project governance process
Assist in the scoping of new projects
Assist/Review in the creation of project delivery programmes
Ensure full compliance on projects with all MES procedures and current legislation
Encourage and integrate innovation and cost-effective working methods across the contracts
Planning and programming of current and future works.
Involvement with Cost Value Reconciliation.
Support Design Manager with establishing design programme to meet MES requirements
Ensure adequate staffing is available to deliver works to programme
Provide input into estimating and tender process
Participate as part of the senior leadership team on the contract
Manage the welfare of their reports
Ensure staff have adequate training and competencies to undertake their works
 Skills & Knowledge Requirements

Min 5 years experience of working in an environment of large programmes of capital delivery
Sound understanding of engineering policy, procedure and legislation in addition to sound decision making skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead a team
Able to identify and develop processes within operations to improve outputs and measure success.
The ability to communication and engage with internal and external stakeholders.
Creating a culture that embraces inclusion and diversity.
Works within a HV power engineering environment (desirable)Qualifications (Desirable):

HNC or Degree in Engineering
NEBOSH Safety management qualification
Experience in Utility Contracting or Local Authority is desirable
Understanding of the works within the High Voltage Environment
Additional Information

Full UK Driving Licence essential What's in it for you?

25 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday
Annual bonus
Pension scheme
Life Assurance
Private health care                                            
Company car/ car allowance and fuel card       #MorrisonEnergyServices #LI-LP1 #LI-Onsite

About The Company
M Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. We are committed to profitable growth both organically and through acquisitions. M Group Services, a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, operates a divisional structure aligned with its end markets.
At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued