Contracts Manager

OLG Recruitment are currently looking for a Contracts Manager for our client located in Newark. This is a contract position for 16 weeks which may be extended to work on other projects within the business. 

Job Purpose:

• To quote, plan and execute projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes resourcing and co-ordinating the efforts of team members and any third-party contractors in order to  deliver projects according to plan


• To define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Direct and manage project development beginning to en 


• Liaise with clients on an ongoing basis 


• Estimate the resources needed to achieve project goals 


• Monitor and manage project budgets and accounts 


• Where required, negotiate with other departments for the acquisition of required personnel from within the group 


• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel 


• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team 


• Define project success criteria and present to client and management 


• Mentor motivate and supervise project team members, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work


• Identify, build, develop and grow any client relationships vital to the success of the Business


• Develop own relevant knowledge and skills 


• Responsible for the heath and Safety of personnel, conductions Risk Assessment and producing Safe Systems of work 

Experience:

• 10 years' experience in site operations 


• 5 years' experience of managing a team 

Formal Education Requirements 

• NHC/HND in Construction or Engineering minimum 


• Honours degree in Civil Engineering or Similar preferred 

Functional Competencies

• Statutory requirements for civil engineering / construction Demonstrates understanding and adherence to statutory requirements for engineering / construction standards and processes including lifting, work at height, use of plant, transport, etc


• Health, Safety and Environment standards Demonstrates awareness, understanding and application of relevant legislation


• Project management Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of project management techniques and IT software applications


• Financial Decision Making Taking action based on accurate analysis of financial information, developing alternate courses of action based on logical assumption, facts and available resources


• Materials Purchasing Demonstrates knowledge and experience of purchasing concepts and techniques, purchasing processes methods and tools


• Contract management Knowledge and experience related to contract types, legal requirements, financial terms and conditions related to contracts


• Quantitative Analysis Understanding numerical data, charts, tables, graphs, performing calculations, making comparisons and combining quantitative information


• Personal Safety To demonstrate responsibility for your own safety and the safety of others around you


• Reporting To demonstrate the reporting of any issues, incidents, near misses and good practices through safety management

Personal Competencies

• IT Literate and able to competently navigate Microsoft Office & Project Applications


• Good communication skills essential


• A team player


• Excellent customer service to always promote the Business brand and reputation