Our Main Civils Contractor client are looking for a Contracts Manager to join their team in the in the Somerset area. Job Description:
* Client Liaison, interface and management including maintaining key relationships with client representatives involved with the Framework Contract.
* Attending regular Client scheduled Framework progress meetings, design coordination meetings, commercial meetings and the like as required.
* Programme planning and management
* Commercial Planning
* policies and procedures by monitoring and controlling the project performance against budget, identification of changes in the scope of work and ensuring that change orders are current and adequate.
* Oversee the preparation of early warning and change instruction documentation in conjunction with the commercial team.
* Produce and analyse progress reports, updated costs and forecasts jointly with the teams.
* Overall responsibility and management of all associated Safety, Health, Environment & Quality matters across the framework.
Benefits:
* Company Car or Car Allowance
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Pension
* Life Insurance
Requirements
* Experience in a Contracts Manager level position for a multi-disciplinary rail contractor organisation. The position may also suit a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager looking to advance and progress their career.
* Demonstrable experience and understanding of all aspects of the contracting process, and technical construction requirements
* Successful candidates needs to be able to establish strong working relationships with a wide range of clients and internal stakeholders at varying levels of seniority.
* Relevant qualification in civil engineering
* Rail and Civil experience is essential
* Experience with NEC or bespoke NR forms of contract