Role Overview Throughout 2023, OCU Group has been experiencing a sustained period of growth and expansion within the water and wastewater sector. Due to this and our continued work winning success, we currently have an opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to join our team based in the Northwest. You will be working closely with project managers, construction managers, and other stakeholders. Duties and Responsibilities Compliance with the latest Construction (Design and Management) Regulations Assisting in the development of Method Statements, Risk Assessments and other SHEQ Project documentation Ensuring that Site Instructions and working methods and definition of responsibilities contained within the documents are adhered to Setting up, monitoring and maintaining Safe Systems of Work for all sites whilst undertaking site tasks in compliance with relevant RAMS Demonstrating the use of information contained within the Toolbox Talk briefing documents, appropriate to the scope of work being undertaken Work/Labour planning including requisition of subcontract labour Materials planning/requisitioning/management including generation and maintenance of a project BOM Installation Management in line with requirements of design and project programme Progress tracking and reporting against plan (daily/weekly/monthly) Identification of items of work which are additional to project scope, costing and reporting as potential variations Capturing as built information and assisting with collation of site hand back documents Feedback all information and records as required by the Construction Manager to assist collation of reports to be issued to the Client Checking certification and authorisations of all team members and visitors prior to admittance to site Reporting accidents/incidents in accordance with OCU and Client requirements Ensuring the requirements of Legislation and the Client procedures are met when carrying out safety critical work Skills and Experience Applicants should have an experience in the utility sector, with ideally 3 years’ experience in a Site Management capacity and be able to demonstrate knowledge or skills in the following areas: NEBOSH / IOSH Certification (essential) Valid CSCS certification (essential) Practical and demonstrable experience of Site management/people management Knowledge of current Health & Safety Legislation Advocate for continuous improvement Track record of successful project delivery Driving License: Essential