Vacancy
Post Title
Infrastructure Contracts Manager
Directorate
Project Delivery
Location
Eastleigh House
Advert Close date
07/02/2025
Job description
Job advert text
Infrastructure Contracts Manager
Full time, permanent post
Do you want to make a difference?
Here at Eastleigh Borough Council, we are committed to making a positive difference for all the residents, businesses and visitors to Eastleigh and we are proud to be delivering on our promise to create sustainable and healthy communities and increase employment and wellbeing opportunities for all.
Our flagship development, One Horton Heath, is well underway delivering 2,500 homes, a primary school, commercial buildings, and a new local centre. One Horton Heath is a major mixed-use extension of the existing village that aims to place the core values of the Council at its heart.
Other projects in this innovative programme include the potential sale of offset credits for Nitrate, Phosphate, SANG & BNG, joint ventures and monitoring with development partners to bring forward housing delivery across the Borough and more.
We currently need an Infrastructure Contracts Manager to help us to deliver this exciting project. For more information about the project visit www.onehortonheath.co.uk
The role
This post will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of large civil engineering infrastructure and green infrastructure work within the OHH council construction project. The role will work alongside colleagues in the technical, commercial and communications teams, ensuring procurement and design processes are aligned and managing consultant outputs. They will ensure that Infrastructure Contracts are suitable for the project's needs and manage communications with relevant external partners.
The post will be responsible for all infrastructure related health and safety and CDM matters, managing all on-site infrastructure activities and have overall responsibility for onsite programming and project delivery.
About you
We are seeking a candidate with a proven track record of delivering numerous large multi-million-pound infrastructure projects which must include Highway, Structures, Residential, Commercial, public realm, and large green open spaces works.
A strong knowledge of the NEC4 contract of all options is essential along with good IT skills including the suite of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
You will have relevant proven experience of development and contracting in a similar role and/or working on projects of similar scale. An excellent understanding of contracts, project management, programming and site management is required, having strong commercial knowledge is also essential.
To be successful, you will be able to build interpersonal relationships easily, and have great communication skills.
About us
In return you will be working with a great team in an organisation that is truly committed to a flexible, inclusive, and enjoyable work environment. We are passionate about personal and professional development for all staff, offering exceptional conditions of employment as an accredited Living Wage Employer, plus the chance to make a lasting difference to the community of Eastleigh.
Our benefits include:
1. 31 days annual leave (dependant on local government continuous service)
2. Hybrid working arrangements and ability to accrue up to 2 days additional leave per month (subject to operational requirements – pro rata for part time staff)
3. Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
4. Places Leisure, Eastleigh – 30% off Full Membership
5. Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme
6. Excellent working environment
If you have the skills, experience, and motivation we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about this role please contact Kevin Bunday by emailing kevin.bunday@eastleigh.gov.uk
Closing date: 7 February 2025
Interview dates: To be confirmed
Employment & compensation
Employment type
Full time
Employment status
Permanent
Weekly contract hours
37.00
Salary band
Competitive salary
Salary (£)
Competitive salary
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