Contracts Manager

• To take ownership of all aspects of each project under their control from estimating handover through to completion
• Ensure staff have received or are due to receive adequate training to carry out their role on the project
• Full project management of HV cabling projects
• Financial reporting
• Client interface and liaison with third parties
• Work with Project QS to record and submit any variations
• Assess exposure to the business for any claims from clients/consultants and residents and ensure the relevant corrective action is taken
• Resource allocation and control (in liaison with the Quantity Surveyor)
• Liaison with the client and contract administrator on both a formal and informal basis
• Application for all permits etc and ensuring they are in place prior to work beginning
• Appointment of contractors in line with Procurement Schedule (in conjunction with QS)
• To have a clear understanding of the way the job is priced to enable us to take full benefit of any opportunities for variations, change is specification or scope of works to maximise profit
• Ensure that all systems are in place to ensure works are completed in accordance with the company’s values
• Continually promote the company image and develop new relationships with clients and consultants

• Experience of civil aspects of cabling projects (ducting, trenching etc)
• Knowledge of construction contracts (NEC / FIDIC / JCT)
• Financial and commercial awareness
• Effectively manage time in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to negotiate and influence
• Mentor and support others and the ability to manage a team
• Previous experience within contract management
• Up to date relevant knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

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