Contract Manager

Melior Associates

Fantastic opportunity for a Contract Manager working for a successful civil engineering contractor based in Hampshire

My client is involved in major civil engineering projects

The position will work across various sites in the Hampshire region and report in to the Operations Director

Job Purpose

Manage the delivery of the contracts ensuring all works are performed in accordance with Health, Safety and Technical policies/procedures and legislative requirements.

Job Responsibilities of the Contract Manager

* Managing the contract in accordance with programme in a safe and efficient manner

* Ensuring that all work is carried out in accordance with the relevant legislation

* Monitoring performance to ensure that all objectives are met

* Maintain and develop excellent relationships with clients

* Accurately report on costs and values for all contracts, deliver targeted / maximise site margin and maximise cash collection

* Provide turnover and margin forecasts

* Monitor, analyse & investigate performance against targets, ensuring KPI targets set by company and client are met/exceeded

* Manage and develop the internal team of engineers

Ideal Experience Required of the Contract Manager

* Civil Engineering Qualification

* Temporary Works Coordinator

* Appointed Person (Lifting)

* NEBOSH or IOSH qualification

* Significant experience at a Management level

* Project Management skills including management of risk for delivery of projects to time, cost, quality, safety and security of supply.

* People management

* Change Management

* Commercial acumen – experience in contract management within fixed price and target cost contracts.

* Strong negotiating and influencing skills

* Ability to build relationships across all levels

* Membership of relevant professional body (desirable)

* IOSH / NEBOSH

* Utilities SHEA (Water/Gas/Electric) Network

* Good knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel & Project

* Confined Spaces (desirable)

A very attractive salary package is on offer

This represents an excellent career opportunity with a very competitive salary package

Apply now