Area Contracts Manager

We are recruiting for an Area Contracts Manager based in our Waterlooville office.

We are a direct delivery specialist contractor to both the water industry and wider water environment, with an emphasis on delivering innovative, low carbon and high-quality reliable solutions. We currently hold 30 frameworks, and we work with most of the UK's water companies and the Environment Agency.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to Regional Director, you will be responsible for ensuring the team delivers client projects within budget and to client requirements and standards. You will have full accountability for all project delivery in the area.

• Oversee the full project management function of the team, supporting where required, as appropriate to team size, contract value, and size of framework
• Monitor project costs across all area projects to ensure maintenance of margin
• Ensure consistent project performance in line with client and company expectations for the area
• Ensure effective collaboration with the SHWEQ team to drive consistently high standards
• Ensure Project Management liaise effectively with the Supply Chain team to guarantee timely and cost-efficient product and equipment delivery
• Identify and deploy technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects on time and to budget
• Accountable for ensuring RAMS and CPPs are in place and adhered to
• Working with the Framework Manager / Regional Director, ensure present and future resource and skillsets are maintained by through effective team recruitment, retention, development, and growth
• Ensure Project Managers check and approve timesheets in line with Commercial and Payroll team requirements

Who we're looking for

• Extensive experience in the delivery of civil engineering projects at a senior level.
• Outstanding team leadership attributes in a project management environment.
• Proven organisation and planning skills which result in adequate resource, and timely completion of projects delivered to budget.

What we're offering

• Up to £55k to £60k per annum + Company Car or Car Allowance
• Countless training and advancement opportunities
• Performance-related rewards
• 24 days' paid holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• 6% employer pension contribution