Contracts Manager

One of our Major Construction/Property clients have an exciting opening for a Contracts Manager located in their North West offices.  

Job Description:  

The individual will ensure the effective management of a portfolio of projects typically within the Gas transmission and distribution sector, ensuring programme requirements are met whilst working in line with both Company and divisional objectives and achieving the client and customer aspirations and expectations. To manage projects to achieve targets in respect of safety, time, cost, quality and customer satisfaction.  

Specific Responsibilities:  

• Accountable for the successful management of projects, devising a strategic programme of works at the start of the contract and continually monitoring progress to ensure projects achieve targets in respect of safety, time, cost, quality and customer satisfaction.  

• Responsible for the overall management of projects setting standards and ensuring consistency across the Business in line with our client's processes and procedures.  

• Recruitment and development of operational teams to meet both current and future demands.  

• Manage the Company’s obligations and rights under the terms of the contract.  

• Act as a visibly strong leader of HSQ&E, promoting high standards of health and safety and environmental management by undertaking regular site visits and coaching teams.  

• Work closely with the Commercial Manager ensuring that all matters relating to commercial and operations are fully aligned and managed.  

• Ensure that any work carried out outside of the scope of the contract is notified and approved by the Client and the implications of the changes and financial impact are clearly understood.  

• Resolve operational and technical issues at a project level.  

• Must be an experienced Gas or Pipeline Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager looking to make the next step who can manage a portfolio of works from a delivery, HSQE and commercial perspective to achieve the targets identified in the Business Plan  

• Commercial and Programming awareness – experience with NEC form of contract  

• Proven track record of successful delivery of projects from start to finish.  

• Proficient using Microsoft Office programmes; incl. Excel, Word, Outlook.  

• Experience on similar works for / with National Grid, Cadent, Northern Gas Networks, Scotia Gas Networks would be advantageous.  

• Experience managing high value projects or portfolios.  

• Willing to travel on a weekly basis, lodging where required.  

• Full UK driving license