Contracts Manager

My client is an established, leading, regional Civil Engineering Contractor. Due to planned growth and an influx of work in their South Wales Region, they are looking to appoint, on a permanent basis (ideally) a Contracts Manager / Operations Manager to work on Civils and water sector projects in the region.

• Water & Wastewater
• Groundworks
• RC Works
• Shafts
• Attenuation tanks
• Piling & Foundations
• Reservoirs

• Management of site staff operatives and sub-contractors.
• Preparing and monitoring programmes of work.
• Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and project management plans.
• Understand tender allowances and monitor contract costs against agreed budgets.
• Manage design coordination.
• Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors.
• Understand and administer contract change.
• Inform, consult, and involve local groups as necessary.
• Foster good relations and reputation with clients.
• Promote and ensure all work complies with safety, quality and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures.

• Previous experience as a Project Manager.
• Relevant industry qualification (HND / HNC / BEng) or equivalent.
• Up to date SMSTS qualification.
• Appropriate CSCS card.
• First Aid at Work qualification (desirable).
• Experience in people management and motivation of staff.
• Good organiser, both of self and others, with the ability to think in advance.
• Eligible to live and work in the UK; full UK driving license essential and ready to travel throughout the Southern Region.

• Competitive basic salary.
• Life assurance cover.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday).
• Extensive training programmes.
• Cycle-to-work scheme and free on-site parking.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Leaving work early every Friday.
• Company social calendar.
• Training and progression.