Civils Contracts Manager in Newcastle upon Tyne

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 & surfacing/highways background covering the North West, North East and into Scotland. This is a site based role; however some time will be required in the Carlisle office.

Responsibilities

• 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 & Quality compliance is maintained in accordance with company procedures & 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 Cost Variance Reports (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.
• Ensure 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 clients/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.