Contract Manager

Contract's Manager - £90k + benefits - Civil Engineering - Utilities - Renewable - Local Authority - Construction - Company Growth - South Wales - 60% in office - 40% on-site

Yolk Recruitment are working with an ambitious and growing Civil Engineering business that is part of a Multi Million Pound International business located in South Wales. To support the company's growth plans, we are looking for an established Contract's Manager to take on the challenge of growing the division. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a tight-knit operational team along with Blue Chip and Civil Engineering Clients.

This role would suit a seasoned Contract's Manager who wants to take on the challenge of growing a scaling business. You should have experience of previously growing an SME business and be fully capable of managing tenders.

Job Skills

1. Preferred degree in civil engineering or equivalent work experience to carry out the role of contracts manager.
2. Extensive civil engineering and ground-works experience, with a focus on managing and planning projects.
3. Competent in all aspects of information transfer from plans to spreadsheets for costing and analysis.
4. Applicants should have proven commercial skills as the role will involve client interaction.
5. Preferred candidates would have knowledge and experience of bulk-earthworks projects.
6. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint, as well as AutoCAD, LSS, and other 3D modelling systems.

Job Roles / Duties

1. To support the cost and tender opportunities within both the civil engineering and earthworks sectors, working alongside operational management.
2. Tender management to include site visits and to help scope the project whilst working with plans and construction details.
3. Monitoring the performance of contracts while managing cost reduction solutions.
4. Working in conjunction with the safety department to ensure all risks are assessed and controlled.
5. Working at times in conjunction with the parent company's mobile contracting business.