Contracts Manager

Contracts ManagerSouth West / Bristol areaOpportunity for a Contracts Manager to join a Tier 1 Civil Engineering Main contractor on a permanent basis in Bristol.The South West Division has recently been awarded a number of new Highways Improvement schemes from the Bristol and Somerset County Council. The types of projects will include upgrades of public realm, street lighting, surfacing, paving and drainage ranging from c.£4-10 million.As a result of their recent success, they are looking to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager with Highways and Civil Engineering experience to lead the existing team.As well as inheriting an established team of engineers for the day-to-day site duties you will also have access and gain support from a Head Office who have over 100 staff providing technical support across the South West.Daily duties include: Managing projects from conception, design, planning and constructionManage construction price plans, weekly programmes and progress meetings.Organise, chair and hold regular and ad-hoc meetings relating to the projects with the internal team and the client.Ensure that the resources required to execute the work safely are deployed to site to ensure that the works can be executed safely.Reviewing quotations from subcontractors alongside the QSManagement of all on-site teams, ensuring programme is on track.Preparing construction programmes and construction phase plans.Producing progress reports and representing the company at monthly ..... full job details .....