Contracts Manager
We are seeking a Contracts Manager to join our Life Science Team in Macclefield. The Contracts Manager is the senior site leader and has overall responsibility for the delivery of the project(s) 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 companies 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.
Preconstruction
Prepare the programme, method statements and submission
Produce the contract programme (having typically worked with the Estimating Department during the bid stage)
Instruct the QS to agree all major preliminary items expenditure, including plant, accommodation
Chair start-up & production meetings (including working with the Regional Director to allocate suitably skilled team members)
Manage 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 Out)
Ensure that the project team and supply chain have the required H&S skills and competencies in their org to meet HSEQS expectations document
Manages, through others, consultant and subcontract design as required by the contract including delivery of the BIM strategy
Compile 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 Defects
Instruct QS in the preparation of Loss and Expense Applications and in the provision of information for Final Account
Manage and control operating budgets
Has authority to approve expenditure, appoint sub-contractors, change sub-contractors and signoff on monthly commercial reports
Experience
Articulate and numerate
Good working Knowledge of Design and Build JCT &, NEC3 contracts, as well as with BREEAM/LEED
More than 5 years’ experience working in the relevant sector or a minimum of 2-3 projects delivered across different industry sectors
Demonstrable holistic ‘end to end’ Programme Management experience
Analytical and Methodical
Commercial Awareness
People & Performance Management skills
Team Building and Leadership
Qualifications
Professional qualification in construction related subject. Ideally chartered
Planning
IOSH or equivalent H&S management training
Temporary Works & Excavation Safety
Permitting requirements for live energy works
Working at Heights & Scaffolding Lifting & Cranage operations
Other HSEQS training as per site HSE plan
Contracts Management
Additional Information
Competitive Salary
Car Allowance
26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)
Employer pension
Enhanced parental leave
Professional and Educational development
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