Contract Manager

Elvet Recruitment are on the lookout for a Contracts Manager to join a growing, family-run business in the North East based just outside of Consett.

The role will be working closely with Electrical Distribution companies in the region to support the construction and refurbishment of substations, installation of new roads, utilities (including water and electric) and groundworks/reinstatements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the commercial team to develop tenders and pricing for works to be carried out
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with client representatives, framework managers and key stakeholders.
• Oversee the successful delivery of multiple projects from award through to completion
• Ensure effective planning and delivery of roads, drainage, utility installations and reinstatement schemes.
• Support forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting requirements.
• Attend client meetings, progress reviews and framework performance discussions

Experience Required:

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within utilities, power, energy or civil engineering sectors.
• Experience delivering substation construction, refurbishment and infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrable work-winning and tendering experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract management skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Qualifications:

• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline
• SMSTS
• NEBOSH General Certificate
• Temporary Works Coordinator
• CSCS Managers Card

Remuneration:

On offer is a salary up to £60,000 (depending on experience) plus a company car/car allowance as well as other benefits inclusive of company pension/healthcare

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

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For more information, please contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment