About The Role
Morrison Energy Services are currently looking to recruit a Contracts Manager (HV Cabling Projects) to work on our UK Power Networks Contract in the East of England.
As a Contracts Manager, you will be expected to manage the delivery of a series of projects in a programme of works for UKPN.
The role covers works from the start of the design and development stage through to the completion of site delivery.
It requires that timescales are met in the project development stages and subsequently ensuring that the delivery of works is performed in accordance with Health, Safety and Technical policies/procedures and legislative requirements.
MES is proud to be a key partner on the UKPN ED1SON Alliance Contract, delivering substation build and refurbishment works and cabling schemes across the East of England including design, project management, on and off-site cable installation, building construction, jointing, switchgear installation, bunding, commissioning, decommissioning, and demolition.
As the Contracts Manager your responsibilities will include:
* Take responsibility for driving growth in the cabling project workstream with UK Power Networks and other potential clients.
* Provide leadership and general support to the project delivery team.
* Represent the company in correspondence and liaison with the client in meetings.
* Provide Commercial/Programme Support.
* Ensure that progress through the project development stages is tracked and demonstrated.
* Provide input into the MES project governance process.
* Assist in the scoping of new projects.
* Assist in the pricing of new projects.
* Assist in/review the creation of project delivery programmes.
* Ensure full compliance on projects with all MES procedures and current legislation.
* Encourage and integrate innovation and cost-effective working methods across the contracts.
* Planning and programming of current and future works.
* Involvement with Cost Value Reconciliation.
* Support Design Manager with establishing design programme to meet MES requirements.
* Ensure adequate staffing is available to deliver works to programme.
* Provide input into estimating and tender process.
* Participate as part of the senior leadership team on the contract.
* Manage the welfare of their reports.
* Ensure staff have adequate training and competencies to undertake their works.
Skills & Knowledge Requirements
* Min 5 years experience of working in an environment of large programmes of capital delivery.
* Sound understanding of engineering policy, procedure, and legislation in addition to sound decision-making skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead a team.
* Ability to build strong relationships with Clients.
* Able to identify and develop processes within operations to improve outputs and measure success.
* The ability to communicate and engage with internal and external stakeholders.
* Strong commercial acumen.
* Creating a culture that embraces inclusion and diversity.
* Works within a HV power engineering/cabling environment (desirable).
Qualifications (Desirable):
* HNC or Degree in Engineering.
* NEBOSH Safety Management qualification.
* Experience in Utility Contracting or Local Authority is desirable.
* Understanding of cabling works within a High Voltage and street works environment.
Additional Information
* Full UK Driving Licence essential.
What’s in it for you?
* 25 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday.
* Annual bonus.
* Pension scheme.
* Life Assurance.
* Private health care.
* Company car/car allowance and fuel card.
About The Company
M Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport, and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency, and customer service. We are committed to profitable growth both organically and through acquisitions. M Group Services, a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, operates a divisional structure aligned with its end markets.
At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued.
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