Contract Manager

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering engineering solutions. Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team. We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

The Contracts Manager has the responsibility for overseeing and managing all aspects of operations across our SPEN underground contract in North Wales, Oswestry and Dee Valley. The role entails leading a team of professionals to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of our services to customers. Overseeing the coordination of all operational activities, implementing strategic initiatives, and maintaining high standards of performance and customer satisfaction. They will possess strong leadership skills, technical expertise in power operations, and a commitment to excellence in service delivery.

Why should you consider this role?

• Opportunity to drive and shape your career the way you see fit
• Opportunity to work on a newly secured framework with SPEN
• Work with a company that will support academic growth
• Caring and supportive company culture

Experience you need to be considered:

• Operational Management & Programme Delivery
• Financial & Commercial Performance
• Leadership & Team Development
• Client & Stakeholder Management
• Experience of working on projects in Energy or Rail

As a person, we would love it if:

• Knowledge of NEC Contracts
• Extensive knowledge of forecasting, budgets, and financial reporting, including CVRs.
• Management of subcontractors within infrastructure projects.
• Leadership of multi-disciplinary teams in a high-volume contract environment.
• Commercial and operational management of contracts valued at £15m+ per annum.
• Track record of identifying and resolving process and performance gaps.

If the above sounds like you, then please apply for the role. If you are suitable, I will contact you to provide more details like salary, package, benefits and some more information about the company. If you love what you hear, we have a real simple interview process. Our first stage consists of a video call with our hiring manager - An opportunity for you both to find out more about each other. An in person meeting to see where you will be working. That’s it! Your bright future with us begins.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.