This marketing leading UK contractor has a very accomplished track record in the civil engineering and highways sector. Operating through multiple locations in the UK they are one of the few contractors who can offer their clients a turn key solution to all the projects they undertake. Having secured a number of long term frameworks and some technically challenging projects there is now a serious need to increase their management team in the Midlands. With a good prospect into senior group management and excellent financial incentives this is currently a strong opportunity on the civil engineering market
About the role
As a Contract Manager you will be the front face of business in the eyes of their clients Working with regional teams and internal specialists you will oversee the development of effective scheme design through the stage gate process. You will also work closely with their clients throughout the early contractor involvement to explore commercial and operational improvements bringing in innovation from our wider business.
Other elements to the role include:
* Ensuring the regional contracts are mobilised in a timely and effective manner with detailed embedded plans, including close attention to health and safety.
* Ensuring commercial systems and processes have been approved in accordance with all contract requirements.
* Actively engage with business improvement and change management programmes and champion best practice.
* Carry out customer satisfaction measurement ensuring any improvements or actions are communicated to them
What will you bring?
* Previous experience in a Contract Manager position is highly desirable
* Degree or equivalent, in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a similar Construction related qualification
* Excellent Communication Skills and a real ability to communicate up and down the business and clients
* Experience in managing change and an ability to demonstrate a high level of behavioural adaptability.
* Excellent time management skills, with ability to deliver tasks to deadlines
* IT literate and proficient in Microsoft Office packages
* Ability to lead by and set an example
* Experience in building collaborative relationships with existing and new clients and supplier
Salary description
£75000.00 - £90000.00 per year