About The RoleDefinition: Working closely with the Operations Director, the Contracts Manager will direct and manage project teams, manage Client requirements / maintain Client relationships, and help develop the business in the UK. This position will require the person to have full ownership and responsibility for ensuring the safe, efficient, timely execution of multiple projects in accordance with deadlines, budgetary, programme and quality requirements.
Defining clear roles, responsibilities and deliverables to all project teams
Planning, managing and delivering all contracts in a performance and fashion that epitomizes the company’s vision, strategy and values
Managing, directing, educating, coaching and mentoring project staff while promoting continual improvement
Identifying, recruiting, developing and retaining high potential members of the team
Ensuring the teams adhere to all company policies and procedures including our journey in Lean Construction
Adhering to Company Safety Standards and promote safety culture among the ranks throughout the company
Ensuring that HSQE Management Systems and processes are adhered to, implemented and maintained
Monitoring and reporting on construction productivity
Ensuring early project planning with detail and foresight
Ensuring commercial and contractual compliance with company policies and procedures on all projects
Preparing and regular review of project costs, budgets, forecasts and resource requirements
Maintaining regular contact with current and past clients and be aware of regional trends with a view to identifying new work opportunities
Developing and maintaining relationships with the clients and their representatives
Promoting the business, its services and brand at every opportunity to existing and potential employees, supply chain partners and clients
Maintain and build relationships with our supply chain
Assisting in the preparation of business strategy, business plans and the setting of business objectives and targets
Identifying business opportunities and communicate internally to ensure a proactive approach to new opportunities
Integrating and communicating with other departments to ensure effective and efficient delivery of all aspects of a project
Providing recommendations and measures for improvement to operating procedures
Fostering a collaborative culture of design and construction ethos throughout all department staff
Ensure design is being developed to provide the optimum solution for the Client and the project
Carrying out tendering activities as required and collaborate with the tendering and pre-qualifications department
About You
Masters/Degree in Engineering
Significant Prior Experience as Contracts Manager Required
Strong People Management and Leadership skills
Experience of managing large multidisciplinary teams in the UK
Professional Institution Accreditation
Qualification, Title or Membership
Strong Organisation Skills
Technical Knowledge
Excellent Communication Skills
Both Verbal and Written
Strong Problem-Solving Skills
Computer literate
Adaptable to Change
Driven to Achieve Results
Exceptional Coaching Skills
Strong Decision Making
Action Planning, and Prioritization Skills
Ability to Work on a Team
Knowledge of Safety, Quality, and Cost Objectives
Commitment to Providing the Highest Level of Support and Quality
Ability to Demonstrate Exceptional Organisation and Planning Skills
Full clean Driving Licence
Authorised to work in UK i.e. Currently hold a valid Work Permit
Excellent written and fluent English
About UsCoffey is a family-owned water infrastructure and civil engineering specialist established in 1974. We are passionate about safety and have been delivering critical infrastructure projects on time and within budget for nearly 50 years. The hallmarks of our contracts are innovative solutions, engineering ingenuity, professional construction management and adherence to the highest safety and quality ..... full job details .....