AA Euro Group are currently seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join the life science & technology division of a tier 1 contractor working across the Oxford/Bicester area.The Contracts manager is the senior site leader and has overall responsibility for the delivery of the projects and financial performance of the contract with support from the QS. The key elements of this role are to co-ordinate all aspects of the contract, to ensure that the project meets the client expectations. The Contracts manager carries out their work in accordance with all the relevant standard operating procedures also in line with the HSEQS policies. The Contracts Manager prepares and maintains the PEP and also looks for opportunities for the company to add additional value or enhance the profit achieved through the delivery of the project. Responsibilities:Preconstruction Prepare the programme, method statements and submissionProduce the contract programme having typically worked with the Estimating Department during the bid stageInstruct the QS to agree all major preliminary items expenditure, including plant, accommodationChair start-up & production meetings including working with the Regional Director to allocate suitably skilled team membersManage the sub-contracts buying schedule with the QS Construction & Design Lead all aspects of Project Team functions PEP, Risk & Commercial Success, Financials, Processes, HSEQS, Stakeholder Management, Project Administration, Design Management & Project Close OutEnsure that the project team and supply chain have the required H&S skills and competencies in their org to meet HSEQS expectations documentManages, through others, consultant and subcontract design as required by the contract including delivery of the BIM strategyCompile and implement the Project Execution Plan, with specific reference to the HSE & Quality plan. Post Construction Obtain the defects list, remedy any items and obtain the Certificate of Making Good DefectsInstruct QS in the preparation of Loss and Expense Applications and in the provision of information for Final AccountManage and control operating budgetsHas authority to approve expenditure, appoint sub-contractors, change sub-contractors and signoff on monthly commercial reports Qualifications: Professional qualification in construction related subject. Ideally charteredPlanningIOSH or equivalent H&S management trainingTemporary Works & Excavation SafetyPermitting requirements for live energy worksWorking at Heights & Scaffolding Lifting & Cranage operationsOther HSEQS training as per site HSE planContracts Management INDWC