Our client is a contractor providing safe, high quality surfacing, civil engineering and infrastructure projects to local authorities and tier contractors throughout the UK on a range of frameworks and projects. Given the companies growth trajectory, they are looking to recruit in a number of positions including their Operations team where they require a Contracts Manager from a civil engineering & surfacing/highways background cover North West, North East and into Scotland. This is a site based role, however some time will be required in the Carlisle office. Job Role: A contracts manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects relating to construction projects & ensuring that any issues are resolved as quickly & effectively as possible. Further responsibilities include the financial monitoring & control of the contracts, ensuring Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality compliance is maintained in accordance with company procedures & objectives. Selective specific details are listed below. • Plan projects & ensure they are programmed to a level of detail necessary to deliver the scheme without delays. • Ensure procurement & reconciliation of materials to best value & to prevent delays. • Attend tender handover meetings & deliver pre-start meetings to the site team • Ensure a project commercial plan & end of life forecast is in place & monitored for successful commercial delivery. • Produce and analyse progress reports, updated costs & forecasts. • Ensure the commercial engagement of subcontractors & adherence to relevant health, safety & quality standards. • Implement the risk management process, review risk register and check risk controls. • Review the CVRs monthly with the project teams, implementing necessary actions. • Ensure weekly review of progress, budget resources & forward planning & lookahead programmes are in place. • Attend/chair internal & external meetings to ensure the production of accurate records of any discussions & actions. • Ensure timely management of both temporary & permanent design to meet the requirements of each project • Set the highest possible standards of leadership in the promotion of HS&E procedures and best practice. • Ensuring compliance with Company procedures & legal obligations. • Allocate HS&E responsibilities and duties for site personnel, check understanding and provide training as necessary. • Oversee & ensure that HSE-related documents are kept up to date and undertake senior manager site inspections. • Liaise with third parties to ensure compliance with HAUC, NRSWA, Chapter 8 & other required regulatory standards. • Build & maintain relationships with both the Client/Customers. • Ensure that works are carried out in a manner which minimises community impact. • Assisting with the preparation of tenders for Clients and commercial bids to help bring in new business. Knowledge/Education/Skills: • An understanding of the construction industry & contractual documentation. • Strong leadership skills & business management skills with the ability to use your initiative. • Extensive experience of managing projects within a resurfacing/civils environment. • Working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, programme & risk management. • Knowledge of cost control including forecasting, actual cost & value reporting. • Experience of Microsoft project & appropriate IT knowledge. • Knowledge of the NEC contract including the Early Warning and Compensation Event mechanisms. • Educated as a minimum to HNC/HND/Degree level (or equivalent). • Experience of Pre-Qualification & Tendering process for a number of multi-discipline projects. • CSCS Card to required level • SMSTS