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Danny Sullivan Group is currently looking for a Contracts Manager for a role with a civil engineering contractor working on mains replacement work in the Hampshire and West Sussex areas as part of Southern Water AMP8 framework.
They are looking for a candidate with strong civil engineering and ideally pipework/mains replacement experience. Long term work on Southern Water framework.
Key Responsibilities:
* Project Delivery: Manage day-to-day operations across multiple mains replacement sites, ensuring smooth coordination of labour, plant, and materials.
* Contract Management: Interpret and manage NEC or equivalent contracts, ensuring compliance with terms, timely notifications, and effective management of change events.
* Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact with Southern Water, ensuring clear communication and strong working relationships with client representatives and internal teams.
* Commercial Oversight: Monitor budgets, approve subcontractor payments, support monthly valuations and reporting in collaboration with the commercial team.
* Programme Management: Ensure projects are planned and delivered in accordance with programme timelines, proactively addressing delays or resource issues.
* Quality & Compliance: Oversee adherence to health, safety, environmental and quality standards, in line with CDM regulations and client requirements.
* Team Leadership: Manage site and project managers, engineers, and supervisors, providing support, mentoring, and performance oversight.
* Risk & Issue Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and operational risks, escalating critical issues where necessary.
Experience/Qualifications:
Essential:
* Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager in a civil engineering or utility infrastructure environment.
* Experience managing clean water mains replacement or rehabilitation projects.
* Strong knowledge of NEC (or similar) forms of contract.
* Familiarity with Southern Water or similar water utility operations and standards.
* Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently across a geographic area.
* Strong leadership, commercial acumen, and communication skills.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.
Desirable:
* Degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
* SMSTS, NRSWA Supervisor, Confined Space, or other relevant industry certifications.
* Experience working within a framework agreement or AMP programme (Asset Management Periods).
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Company car or car allowance
* Private healthcare and pension scheme
* Annual bonus scheme
* Flexible working where possible
* Opportunities for career development and training
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