Civils Contracts Manager in Leeds

Our client is a contractor providing safe, high quality surfacing, civil engineering and infrastructure projects to local authorities and tier contractors throughout the UK on a range of frameworks and projects. Given the company's growth trajectory, they are looking to recruit in a number of positions including their Operations team where they require a Contracts Manager from a civil engineering and surfacing/highways background to cover North West, North East and into Scotland. This is a site-based role, however some time will be required in the Carlisle office.

A contracts manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects relating to construction projects and ensuring that any issues are resolved as quickly and effectively as possible. Further responsibilities include the financial monitoring and control of the contracts, ensuring Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality compliance is maintained in accordance with company procedures and objectives.

• Plan projects and ensure they are programmed to a level of detail necessary to deliver the scheme without delays.
• Ensure procurement and reconciliation of materials to best value and to prevent delays.
• Attend tender handover meetings and deliver pre-start meetings to the site team.
• Ensure a project commercial plan and end of life forecast is in place and monitored for successful commercial delivery.
• Produce and analyse progress reports, updated costs and forecasts.
• Ensure the commercial engagement of subcontractors and adherence to relevant health, safety and quality standards.
• Implement the risk management process, review risk register and check risk controls.
• Review the CVRs monthly with the project teams, implementing necessary actions.
• Ensure weekly review of progress, budget resources and forward planning and lookahead programmes are in place.
• Attend/chair internal and external meetings to 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.
• Set the highest possible standards of leadership in the promotion of HS&E procedures and best practice.
• Ensuring compliance with Company procedures and legal obligations.
• Allocate HS&E responsibilities and duties for site personnel, check understanding and provide training as necessary.
• Oversee and ensure that HSE-related documents are kept up to date and undertake senior manager site inspections.
• Liaise with third parties to ensure compliance with HAUC, NRSWA, Chapter 8 and other required regulatory standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with both the Client/Customers.
• Ensure that works are carried out in a manner which minimises community impact.
• Assisting with the preparation of tenders for Clients and commercial bids to help bring in new business.

Knowledge/Education/Skills:

• An understanding of the construction industry and contractual documentation.
• Strong leadership skills and business management skills with the ability to use your initiative.
• Extensive experience of managing projects within a resurfacing/civils environment.
• Working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, programme and risk management.
• Knowledge of cost control including forecasting, actual cost and value reporting.
• Experience of Microsoft project and appropriate IT knowledge.
• Knowledge of the NEC contract including the Early Warning and Compensation Event mechanisms.
• Educated as a minimum to HNC/HND/Degree level (or equivalent).
• Experience of Pre-Qualification and Tendering process for a number of multi-discipline projects.
• CSCS Card to required level.
• SMSTS.