Contract Manager - National Energy Projects Job at Knights Brown

Job Description

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest growing contractors as a Contracts Manager delivering energy projects nationally. Dynamic and entrepreneurial, this company is a great fit if you’re looking to work in a supportive but ambitious environment with clear career progression and proactive employee engagement.

Job Responsibility

Lead our project teams ensuring projects are delivered successfully, relationships with our customers enhanced and priorities achieved to meet our business objectives
Contribute to our business priorities and support its achievement through your teams
Assist business development activities to establish and maintain effective relationships within the market
Work with the bid team at tender stage, in preparing submissions and securing new contracts
Attend tender handover meetings to understand project deliverables, including contract obligations, project scope & methodology, identified customer priorities (win themes), risk & opportunities
Organise and attend customer meetings, throughout the lifecycle of the project to ensure identified targets and expectations are being met or exceeded
Ensure our brand is portrayed positively taking into consideration our company guidelines
Lead the team to adopt the approach outlined in the Right Work Code, creating a safe environment in which to work with an uncompromising attitude towards achieving quality
Track the RFI/ NCR System ensuring formal requests are being issued by Site Teams for any information required to maintain the progress of the works
review the RFIs/ NCRs regularly and liaise with the Design Manager on all aspects of contractor design elements
Monitor the Quality Assurance / Snagging System during the construction stage of the project and post completion and be main point of contact for all post completion issues ensuring efficient response to any defects or any other matters raised by the Client after Practical Completion
Lead by example in championing health and safety, ensuring site teams understand that robust H&S practices are fundamental to every project
in doing so foster a strong health and safety culture throughout our projects
Establish, implement and maintain working conditions which are compliant with company and statutory regulations. Conduct regular site auditing to ensure our IMS procedures are adhered to and all records/administration stored securely
Lead the planning of the contract to ensure the effective use, and control of resources
Review the contract and target programmes with the site teams to ensure activities are aligned to the planned sequencing of works, and an awareness of lead times for design and procurement
Work closely with the commercial team throughout the project, to establish and monitor a contract performance forecast and obtain an accurate picture of projected value and forecast costs
Chair monthly contract reviews to ensure the contract is being planned to meet the identified project deliverables, following the prescribed agenda with minutes distributed immediately
Manage the resolution of significant problems on site whilst drawing on appropriate resources from within the business. Inform senior management on the plan for resolution
Develop a defect avoidance strategy and take responsibility for its implementation through the duration of contract including the Making Good Defects period
Drive the performance of site teams, through close liaison with Project/Site Managers supporting their development and maximising their potential. Constructively challenge and coach our teams to better outcomes
Ensure site teams receive and understand necessary updates and skill development, identifying areas for business improvement
Undertake SSORs and other opportunities to connect with our site teams, to explore how we can improve ways of working, safety, quality and morale
Ensure that innovation and best practice is shared across the business and where appropriate capture details which may constitute Research and Development
Conduct post contract reviews within 6 weeks of completion and encourage continuous improvement. Ensure lessons learnt are communicated to others
Deputise for senior management and site teams as appropriate
Keep abreast of technological & contractual changes and share with site teams
Understand and comply with your responsibilities outlined within the Occupational Health and Safety Policy Statement

Requirements

Proven track record successfully delivering projects within the energy sector
Preferably experience working in a substation environment for NGET or similar
CSCS card relevant to role
SMSTS
Proven experience of managing Health & Safety compliance within a project
Programming and planning experience
Experience of utilising a direct delivery workforce
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Programming and planning experience
Experience of utilising a direct delivery workforce
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