Contracts Manager

DCT Recruitment Ltd are looking for a permanent Contracts Manager to work with a civils company. you will be reporting to the Managing Director. Our client is looking for an Operations / Contracts Manager to become a key member; who is comfortable in full control of their operations & Contracts Management, to build and develop their senior management team at the pre-contract stage, through to completion of each project. They seek an individual who can manage and deliver on the following remit:-

A leader, operating as a key member developing and delivering our growth strategy
Delivery of at least £5m+ of construction services projects profitably, and on-time
Driven for Company Growth and mainly Profit Growth
Being hands on through site visits to ensure each project is going according to plan in terms of remit, budget and time
Proactively manage client relationships, our key to success is via recommendation and repeat business. Our Core Values become our blood
Optimise systems and processes to streamline delivery, whilst not being afraid of change if we can do it better, we will!
Manage compliance with all quality, health and safety and legal requirements
Recruit, retain and manage a team of Site managers, quantity surveyors and other professionals to deliver high performance. ( We have a lot of business starting so need to grow a key team. We have a low staff turnover and high employee satisfaction, we still want to improve on our retention, employee engagement and commitment to the brand
Work with, hire and develop, a commercial team, supporting them in securing new business via tender or negotiation, and contract management
Ambition to take the next step and be part of our company succession plan
Become part of the core team of an ambitious and growing Business to become the Brand people think of when they see Civil Engineering
Ensure that every contract signed by the company contributes to its goals and objectives. Supervise and manage the contract team in an organization and negotiate contracts with suppliers and vendors.
Draft a variety of contracts and agreements for the company.
Programme planning Plan projects and ensure they are programmed to a level of detail necessary for the site team to deliver the scheme without delays
Ensure procurement and reconciliation of materials is carried out in accordance with Company procedures to best value and to prevent delays
Ensure site team compliance with Company commercial policies and procedures
Attend tender handover meetings and deliver pre-start meetings to the site team Ensure a commercial plan and end of life forecast is in place and monitored monthly for the successful commercial delivery of the project
Produce and analyse progress reports, updated costs and forecasts Ensure correct commercial engagement of subcontractors
Implement the risk management process, review risk register and check risk controls Review the CVRs monthly with the project teams, implementing necessary actions
Complete and distribute the Contract Initiation/Completion form for each project Ensure weekly review of progress, budget resources and forward planning are carried out, and look ahead at programmes that are in place
Chair and attend internal and external meetings and ensure the production of accurate records of any discussions and actions Ensure timely management of both temporary
Adherence to all deadlines set and Business Unit objectives
Ensure final accounts are completed within two months of construction completion
Monthly and weekly reporting timescales are met
Introduce train and monitor KPI measures and ensure they are met
Deliver projects without safety incidents, within time and to budget

Customer relations
Build and maintain relationships with both the client and external customers
Chair and lead meetings with the customer and report on progress to date
Ensure that works are carried out in a manner which minimises community impact

Person Specification:
The successful candidate is likely to meet all of the following criteria:
Essential
Extensive experience of managing projects within a civils/water environment
Good working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, programme and risk management and cost control including forecasting, actual cost and value reporting
Experience of MS project, develop and train team
Knowledge of the all types of Contracts including the Early Warning and Compensation Event mechanisms
Educated as a minimum to HNC/HND/Degree level (or equivalent)
CSCS card
Experience of Pre-Qualification and Tendering process for a number of multi-discipline projects
Excellent people management skills with the ability to influence and mentor
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with both customers and all levels of staff
Problem solving skills and analytical thinking
Desirable
CEng MICE, or equivalent
NEBOSH construction certificate
Experience of using Construction Software and help to introduce this through the team to create processes and a start a lean culture

This can be for anyone in the UK as a national role, as long as willing to travel. All accommodation and expenses will be paid.

Skills Required

Experience of using Construction Software and help to introduce this through the team to create processes and a start a lean culture

Qualifications Required

Desirable
CEng MICE, or equivalent
NEBOSH construction certificate

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