Construction Contracts Manager

Job PurposeTo successfully manage and take full ownership of the delivery of all projects / contracts under your geographic and client portfolio, ensuring all works are delivered to or betterment on the programme, that they are delivered safely, in accordance with all drawings / specifications for the works, and at the tendered margin or better. Client satisfaction and repeat order business through excellent delivery is vital in this role. The ability to spot project risks and opportunities including additional work / projects, leading to business development and work winning traits / abilities.Job ResponsibilitiesManaging multiple contracts in accordance with programme, in a safe and efficient manner; ensuring all work is conducted safely and in compliance with current company policies, operating within the appropriate Health, Safety and Environmental Management systems and current legislation; ensuring excellent customer service is provided and hopefully continually improves.Production and monitoring of project programmes, including tender programmes for bids. Ability to be able to dropline a construction programme and explain critical path analysis, and where activities are ahead or behind programmes with reasoning.Strong commercial acumen to achieve the tendered margin or betterment.Ensure that all operational staff have appropriate competencies and certificates to undertake works.Monitoring performance to ensure that all objectives are met and problems are anticipated and resolved.Encourage and integrate innovation and cost-effective working methods.Maintain and develop excellent relationships with clientsAssist in the recruitment, training and development of direct reportsManage and develop the internal team of EngineersAssist Estimating Department when requiredIdentify plant & material requirements and ensure written requisitions are submitted. Ensure we are not wasteful on labour, plant and materials.Ensure that records (manual and electronic) for completed works are processed and submitted in accordance with current procedures to provide accurate details of works carried out.Act as a role model at all times in support of the company’s vision, priorities and values.Carry out any other duties appropriate for the role.Technical Specification General ExperienceQualification in Civil EngineeringSignificant experience at a Snr Management levelProject Management skills including management of risk for delivery of projects to time, cost, quality, safety and security of supply.Programme management and the ability to produce and monitor project programmes using programming software.People ManagementChange ManagementRisk and Opportunity ManagementCommercial Acumen - experience in contract management within fixed price and target cost NEC3 / NEC 4 Contracts.Effective communication skills including the ability to make persuasive presentations to small and large audiencesStrong negotiating and influencing skillsAbility to build relationships across all levels of the organization, track record of developing working relationships quickly and effectivelySound understanding of health and safety legislationMembership of relevant professional body (desirable)SMSTS / IOSHHNEBOSHCSCS Card – Black (Site Agent) or White (Academically Qualified) CardEUSR Blue Water CardFirst Aid at WorkLifting AP (desirable)Good knowledge of Microsoft Office