We’re seeking an ambitious and experienced Civils Contracts Manager to lead the growth and pipeline on a newly awarded framework with United Utilities.
You’ll oversee a range of civils projects on the new Detailed Design and Build framework award, working closely with our established delivery teams for the same client. This is a new, hands-on role where you’ll build and develop your team, so drive and leadership are essential.
What you'll be doing
* Leading and overseeing the team, managing civils projects from initial concept and ECI through to delivery and completion.
* Ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.
* Utilising specialist civils experience to oversee projects valued between £100k-£5m.
* Managing the full project management lifecycle, supporting the team as needed based on size and contract value.
* Monitoring project costs to maintain margins.
* Ensuring project performance aligns with client and company expectations.
* Promoting a safe working environment in collaboration with the SHWEQ department, ensuring compliance with health and safety checks.
* Supporting root cause analysis and problem resolution with the management team.
* Ensuring RAMS and CPPs are prepared and followed.
* Overseeing temporary works and appointing coordinators when necessary.
* Developing and managing project schedules, budgets, and resources.
* Managing labour allocations to ensure sufficient civils teams.
* Participating actively in the BRMR, working closely with the Commercial team.
Who we're looking for
* Drive to develop yourself and your team.
* Extensive experience managing and delivering civils projects from conception to completion.
* Experience in pre-construction processes, creating scopes of work, supporting tenders, and producing programmes.
* Strong understanding of quality assurance, CDM regulations, and health and safety standards.
* Experience with temporary works management.
* Proven leadership and mentoring skills within a civils team or business unit.
* Experience in writing RAMS and CPPs.
* Ability to identify and manage risks, ensuring compliance with safe systems of work.
Ideal
* Previous experience in the water industry.
* Experience with MEICA projects or elements.
What we're offering
* Up to £75k plus a Company Car or Car Allowance.
* Training and advancement opportunities.
* Benifex Platform benefits, including the Technology Scheme, Dental Plan, and Bike Scheme.
* 24 days’ annual leave, increasing to 25 after two years, with options to buy additional days.
* 6% employer pension contribution.
Our vision is to be the leading water and environmental sustainability specialist.
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