Operations/Contracts Manager - 55k - Newry

Job Description

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting a major Construction Client with the Recruitment of a Operations/ Contracts Manager to join a growing and dynamic team based in Newry.

Salary - £55,000 + Benefits Package

Mon-Fri-09:00-17:00

Responsibilities:

  • A leader, operating as a key member developing and delivering our growth strategy
  • Delivery of at least £5m+ of construction services projects profitably, and on-time
  • Driven for Company Growth and mainly Profit Growth
  • Being 'hands on' through site visits to ensure each project is going according to plan in terms of remit, budget and time
  • Proactively manage client relationships, our key to success is via recommendation and repeat business. Our Core Values become our blood
  • Optimise systems and processes to streamline delivery, whilst not being afraid of change - if we can do it better, we will!
  • Manage compliance with all quality, health and safety and legal requirements
  • Recruit, retain and manage a team of Site managers, quantity surveyors and other professionals to deliver high performance. ( We have a lot of business starting so need to grow a key team. We have a low staff turnover and high employee satisfaction, we still want to improve on our retention, employee engagement and commitment to the 'brand'
  • Work with, hire and develop, a commercial team, supporting them in securing new business via tender or negotiation, and contract management
  • Ambition to take the next step and be part of our company succession plan
  • Become part of the core team of an ambitious and growing Business to become the Brand people think of when they see Civil Engineering
  • Ensure that every contract signed by the company contributes to its goals and objectives. Supervise and manage the contract team in an organization and negotiate contracts with suppliers and vendors.
  • Draft a variety of contracts and agreements for the company.
  • Programme planning - Plan projects and ensure they are programmed to a level of detail necessary for the site team to deliver the scheme without delays
  • Ensure procurement and reconciliation of materials is carried out in accordance with Company procedures to best value and to prevent delays
  • Ensure site team compliance with Company commercial policies and procedures
  • Attend tender handover meetings and deliver pre-start meetings to the site team Ensure a commercial plan and end of life forecast is in place and monitored monthly for the successful commercial delivery of the project.

The Person:

  • Extensive experience of managing projects within a civils/water environment
  • Good working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, programme and risk management and cost control including forecasting, actual cost and value reporting
  • Experience of MS project, develop and train team
  • Knowledge of the all types of Contracts including the Early Warning and Compensation Event mechanisms
  • Educated as a minimum to HNC/HND/Degree level (or equivalent)
  • CSCS card
  • Experience of Pre-Qualification and Tendering process for a number of multi-discipline projects
  • Excellent people management skills with the ability to influence and mentor
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with both customers and all levels of staff
  • Problem solving skills and analytical thinking

For more information on this role please reach out to Phil Doherty @ VANRATH for a confidential chat.