Contracts Manager (Water)
Contract Manager required by a leading civil engineering contractor for upcoming water projects (UK travel!!)
Your new company
Your new company are a distinguished and award-winning Construction & Civil Engineering firm based in Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland. They have earnt a stellar reputation for delivering exceptional construction projects across the UK and Ireland. Specialising in medium to large-scale developments, their expertise spans Educational, Residential, Civil, and Commercial sectors.
With this contractor, the focus is on people. The company is dedicated to ensuring the health and safety of its workforce, providing continuous training and development, and fostering strong leadership. Your new employer are also deeply committed to making a positive impact on the communities it serves, actively engaging in local initiatives and striving to minimise its environmental footprint. This commitment to excellence and community engagement has solidified them as a standout employer in the industry.
Your new role
As a Contracts Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of water infrastructure projects. You will manage contracts effectively, minimise risks, and foster positive relationships with stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining quality assurance, overseeing contract administration, and managing both external and internal stakeholders.
You will be responsible for site team management, including recruitment, performance management, training, and development. You will work closely with the project manager and commercial manager to develop and manage budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure projects stay within budgetary constraints.
Additionally, you will evaluate the performance of contractors and vendors, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and take ownership of projects to ensure contractual obligations are met satisfactorily.
Your role will also involve identifying opportunities for process improvement and optimisation in contract management practices, maintaining the Integrated Management System (IMS), and providing technical and engineering support to design and operational teams. You will ensure the most cost-effective and technically proficient solutions are applied to all projects.
What you’ll need to succeed
To be considered, you must be able to use your initiative, taking accountability and responsibility for projects from inception through to completion. You should possess excellent organisational and leadership skills, be deadline-driven, and have the ability to motivate your team to hit key targets. Strong communication skills and good general commercial awareness are essential.
You will need previous industry experience in a similar role being able to demonstrate how you can positively affect projects and the business on a whole. Previous experience within the water industry, managing multiple sites while achieving and exceeding financial and programme targets, is essential.
You should have numeracy and IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office and CAD. The ability to demonstrate the lead role in a construction programme and delivery, manage all HSEQ aspects involved in the construction of large schemes, and understand the commercial application of the NEC3 suite of contracts is required. Appropriate recognised industry training certificates and a full driving licence are also necessary.
**This role will require weekly UK travel. Please consider this before applying**
What you’ll get in return
In return for your hard work and dedication, your new company offers an attractive salary and benefits package. You will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team, with ample opportunities for career growth and development. They are proudly committed to supporting their employees and providing a work environment that fosters professional and personal growth for all.
What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
Talk to Christopher McNamara, the specialist consultant managing this position Telephone 02890 446900