Contracts Manager Highways

MS473 - Contracts Manager (Highways) 

Location: East of England Region

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 per annum 

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently supporting one of our established and expanding businesses in the search for a Contracts Manager (Highways). This role has line manager responsibilities and duties for operatives working on the contracts you will be managing. The role will also have control of the contract with a direct reporting line to the senior operations manager and operations manager.

Our client is keen to offer opportunities to Ex-Military personnel, but all applications will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing delivery of multiple projects. Ensuring sign-off and delivery of projects to satisfy targets and expectations.
• Programming & Budgeting for new and existing works.
• Assisting with Tenders for future works.
• Building and maintaining solid working and collaborative relationships with clients, subcontractors and other business connections.
• Managing client relationships from work winning through to delivery and retaining the client following the achievement of expectations.
• Exercise financial and commercial controls in the management of expenditure and income within budget.
• Ensure operational delivery is high quality and compliant with statutory and contractual obligations.
• To add value, increase productivity and identify and implement cost efficiencies.
• Gathering information together for invoicing at the end of the project.
• Working closely with other teams within the organisation, including Finance, QHSE and HR.
• Responsible for managing a team including recruitment, development, appraisal, performance, absence, discipline, etc.
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times inside and outside of the business.
• Attend and take part in any relevant meetings & regular reviews with your line manager, clients and teams.
• Any other duties as required and appropriate to the job role.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Good general education, with proficiency in Maths and English.
• Excellent communication, people and team management skills
• NVQ Level 6.
• CSCS Manager Card.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office packages, with an excellent understanding of MS Excel.
• Contracts Management experience within a Highways discipline.
• Essential experience in delivering programs within a local authority environment.
• Previous responsibility for budgets and running cost and value reconciliation.
• Comprehensive understanding of Road Marking industry.