Overview
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 alongside our established delivery teams for the same client. This is a new role where you’ll be hands-on and build the team around you, so we’re looking for someone with the drive to develop themselves and their team.
• £67k to £75k DOE
• Company car / car allowance
• Opportunity to take ownership and build your own team around you
What you'll be doing
You will be responsible for leading and overseeing the team, managing civils projects from initial concept, ECI through to delivery and completion. Your focus will be on ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
* Utilise specialist civils experience and capability to oversee a wider team delivering complex civils schemes valued between £100k-£5m.
* Oversee the full project management function of the team, supporting where required, based on team size, contract value, and framework scope.
* Monitor project costs across all areas to ensure margin maintenance.
* Ensure consistent project performance aligned with client and company expectations.
* Maintain a safe working environment through collaboration with the SHWEQ department, ensuring compliance with health and safety checks.
* Assist with root cause analysis and work with management to resolve issues.
* Ensure RAMS and CPPs are in place and followed.
* Oversee temporary works, appointing coordinators as needed.
* Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resources.
* Manage labour allocations to ensure sufficient civils teams.
* Participate actively in the BRMR, working closely with the Commercial team.
Who we’re looking for
Essential
* Drive to build and improve yourself and your team.
* Extensive experience managing and delivering civils projects from conception to completion.
* Experience in managing civils pre-construction processes, creating scope of works, 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 mentorship experience 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/elements.
* Business growth experience.
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, rising to 25 after two years, with options to buy extra days.
* Private Medical Insurance.
* Income protection.
* Life assurance.
* 6% employer pension contribution.
Our vision is to be the best water and environment sustainability specialist.
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