Contract Manager

Excellent opportunity for a Contracts Manager working for a major civil engineering contractor based near Southampton

The Contracts Manager is required to have experience in Civils projects and Managing project teams

Responsibilities of the Contract Manager

* Ensuring the management of subcontractors and suppliers

* Ensure forecasts are reflective of the current scope of work and the agreed programme to deliver this.

* Produce monthly reports which highlight areas of risk and opportunity and changes in the period

* Ensure that where change occurs the quotation for the change/additional works is fully reviewed and captures all reasonably foreseeable activities and risks.

* Manage traditional, design & build or target cost contracts from initial tender/ target agreement through to final account agreement.

* Ensure production, review, and monitor the delivery of the project/site health, safety, environment & quality plans.

* Build and maintain a motivated project/site team, which will include suppliers and sub-contractors

* Develop effective relationships with the clients

* Assist Estimating/Marketing departments with tender quality submissions & PQQ.

* Taking responsibility for a contract at handover from the estimator

* Provide ECI/PSC advice to clients through budget setting & detailed design.

* Plan & monitor resource requirements

* Liaise with site management teams t

* Ensure the production of fully resourced contract programmes.

* Manage all site personnel

* Monitor the morale & motivation of the team.

* Monitor performance standards & manage expectations.

Ideal experience for the Contract Manager

* Civil Engineering Qualification

* Temporary Works Coordinator

* Project Management skills

* People management

* Change Management

* Commercial acumen

* Strong negotiating and influencing skills

* Ability to build relationships across all levels

* Membership of relevant professional body (desirable)

* IOSH / NEBOSH

* Good knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel & Project

This represents an excellent opportunity for the right Contracts Manager

On offer is a very attractive salary package coupled with an excellent long term career opportunity

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