Required Skills
Contract Managemen
NEC
Project Management
Water Infrastructure Projects
Clean Water Systems
CDM
Primavera P6
SMSTS
CSCS
Job Summary
Our Client is a well-established contractor operating across major infrastructure and utility projects in the UK. They are currently seeking a Contract Manager to join their team in West Sussex/Hampshire.
Experience
- 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 an advantage).
- Knowledge of the NEC contract including the Early Warning and Compensation Event mechanisms.
- Educated as a minimum to HNC/HND/Degree level (or equivalent).
- SMSTS
- CSCS card
- Experience in the Pre-Qualification and Tendering process for a number of multi-discipline projects.
- Excellent people management skills with the ability to influence and mentor.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with both customers and all levels of staff.
Desirable:
- CEng MICE, or equivalent
- NEBOSH construction certificate
Job Responsibilities
- As a Contract Manager, you will be responsible for a portfolio of clean water mains replacement projects.
- You will be responsible for the successful delivery of multiple projects and all project-related design, construction, commissioning, and handover activities as well as programme, budget, contract and commercial accountabilities.
- Provide leadership and guidance to allocated projects and project teams contributing to project time, cost, programme and safety while understanding and in agreement with the client’s project requirements.
- Act as a key link in the project team with a prime focus on project success and performance to the highest standard.
- You will be part of an integral team bringing skills and experience, working closely with the Civils, MEICA and commercial teams, to meet the project requirements in a safe, time and cost-effective manner.
- The Infrastructure Contracts Manager will lead and manage members of the Infra team, this will involve understanding project outcomes to drive value and contribution at all levels as well as supporting the Project Managers, Project Engineers, and the commercial team by carrying out duties to ensure the success of the project, business, and client deadlines.
- Ensure that projects are planned and programmed to a level of detail necessary for the site team to deliver the scheme without delays.
- Ensure procurement and reconciliation of materials are carried out in accordance with Company procedures to achieve best value and avoid delays.
- Ensure site team compliance with Company commercial policies and procedures.
- Attend tender handover meetings (prepared 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 successful commercial delivery.
- Produce and analyse progress reports, updated costs, and forecasts.
- Ensure correct commercial engagement and management of subcontractors.
- Implement the risk management process; review risk registers and verify risk controls.
- Review Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) monthly with project teams and take necessary follow-up actions.
- Complete and distribute Contract Initiation and Completion forms for each project.
- Ensure weekly review of progress, budget, resources, and forward planning, with lookahead programmes in place.
- Chair and attend internal and external meetings, ensuring accurate records of discussions and actions are produced.
- Oversee and ensure HSE documentation is up to date; conduct senior manager site inspections and ensure audits and reports are produced.
- Allocate HS&E responsibilities for site personnel, ensuring understanding and providing training as required.
- Liaise with third parties to ensure compliance with HAUC, NRSWA, Chapter 8, and all other applicable regulatory standards.
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