Job Title: Contract Manager
Organisation: Tier 1 Contractor
Location: Thames Business Unit, UK
Hybrid Working: Yes
Reports To: Senior Contract Manager
Division: Civil Engineering
Client Overview:
Our client, a leading Tier 1 Contractor, excels in delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across the UK. Known for their commitment to innovation and collaboration, they set the standard in safety, quality, and environmental sustainability. Join a team dedicated to excellence and modern construction methods.
Contract Manager – The Opportunity:
As a Contract Manager, you will oversee multiple projects, ensuring successful delivery and management of customer relations, health and safety, quality, environmental standards, timelines, and cost/value operations.
Contract Manager – What you will be doing:
Support and achieve objectives in the Annual Business Plan.
Maintain effective relationships with customers and their representatives.
Implement and uphold company strategies and policies.
Prioritise tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
Ensure project teams comply with the Business Management System.
Proactively identify and resolve issues.
Review methods and materials to enhance profitability.
Manage, support, and mentor project teams.
Conduct annual appraisals for direct reports.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide aftercare services to customers.
Supervise project teams, including project and site managers, engineers, and quantity surveyors.
Ensure team awareness of Business Continuity Planning.
Perform other relevant duties. Contract Manager – What we need from you:
Experience in a similar Contract Management role with a main contractor (desirable).
Proven experience as a Project Manager or similar with a main contractor (essential).
Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant construction subject (desirable).
Professional qualification (e.g., CIOB) (desirable).
CITB Level 3 Safety Course (essential).
Appropriate CSCS Card (essential).
High level of leadership and management skills.
Strong technical experience and knowledge (essential).
High commercial and financial acumen.
Excellent organisational and communication skills. Contract Manager – What our client offers:
Competitive salary (discussed on application)
Car allowance
26 days annual leave (option to buy or sell up to 3 days)
Private medical insurance (option to add family cover)
Life Assurance
Defined contribution pension scheme (matched up to 8%)
2 days volunteering leave
Flexible and Agile working options
Employee Assistance Programme
Coverage of professional membership fees
Flexible Benefits scheme, including:
Critical illness insurance (optional for partner)
Dental Insurance
Travel insurance
Cycle to work scheme
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