Contracts Manager

PSR Solutions are working with a market leading client within the Civil Engineering Sector to recruit a Contracts Manager to Join their Production team on a permanent basis. This role will cover projects across the North West Region.

Contracts Manager

Roles and Responsibilities

Ensure that projects are planned and programmed to a level of detail necessary for the site team to deliver the scheme without delays.
Confirm that procurement and reconciliation of materials are carried out in accordance with Company procedures to best value and prevent delays
Monitor project resources and challenge any overspend/opportunity
Identify any efficiencies the project can make to improve programme/margin.
Check that the site team complies with the Company's commercial policies and procedures
Attend tender handover meetings (the tender handover should be done by the estimator) and deliver pre-start meetings to the site team
Ensure a commercial plan and end-of-life forecast are 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.
Review and challenge project teams on Cost Plans, identify risks and opportunities. Implement plans to mitigate risks and realise opportunity.
Implement the risk management process, review risk registers and check risk controls
Review the CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations) monthly with the project teams, implementing necessary actions.
Complete and distribute the Contract Initiation/Completion form for each project
Ensure a Weekly review of progress, budget resources and planning is carried out, and look-ahead programmes are in place, attend project meetings as and when required.
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 and permanent design to meet the requirements of each project
Identify appointments within the team and supply chain to deliver both permanent and temporary Design.
Management of operational Resources
Working closely with the regional Operations Manager to ensure the direct workforce is allocated in line with the Programme of works.
Recruit operational staff in line with the Programme of works and resource allocation on projects in line with the Programme of works
Management of reporting lines for operational staff and assistance in identifying training/progression requirements

Contracts Manager Requirements

Extensive experience in managing projects within a civil/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 with MS projects and P6 would be an advantage
Knowledge of the NEC contract, including the Early Warning and Compensation Event mechanisms
HNC/HND/Degree level (or equivalent)
SMSTS
CSCS card
Experience in the Pre-Qualification and Tendering process for several multi-disciplinary projects
Excellent people management skills with the ability to influence and mentor
Problem-solving skills and analytical thinking

Contracts Manager Benefits

Salary:
Up to £90,000 DOE
Company Car or Car Allowance
Private Medical
Life Assurance
Profit share scheme
Company pension
Annual salary review
25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days

If you are interested in this Contracts Manager role, please apply or contact Jack Brown at PSR Solutions