Company Description
United Living is a leading infrastructure, construction, and property services company in the UK. We help our customers and the communities they serve benefit from resilient infrastructure, affordable homes, and improved living spaces that are fit for the future. Our mission is to be the partner and employer of choice for designing, building, maintaining, and connecting communities and critical infrastructure, to create a more sustainable and inclusive society.
United Living Group is comprised of four complementary businesses, all dedicated to realising our vision of creating a connected, sustainable future:
1. Property Services– We revitalise homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods.
2. Infrastructure Services– Our team of infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical energy and water infrastructure.
3. New Homes– As experienced and specialist new build housing contractors, we create homes and regenerate areas with communities in mind.
4. Connected– We connect people through fixed-line and wireless telecom infrastructure.
Job Description
As a contracts manager, you will ensure the effective management and delivery of multiple contracts, ensuring programme requirements are met whilst working in line with both Company and regional objectives and achieving the client and customer aspirations and expectations.
To manage contracts to achieve targets in respect of safety, time, cost, quality and customer satisfaction. Specific Responsibilities
1. Accountable for the successful management of contracts, attending pre-contract meetings, devising a strategic programme of works at the start of the contract and continually monitoring progress.
2. Responsible for design, quality management, resource planning, defects management and out of hours working, ensuring appropriate procedures and documentation are in place.
3. Manage the Company’s obligations and rights under the terms of the contracts.
4. Act as a visibly strong leader of HSQ&E, promoting high standards of health and safety.
5. Ensure that all HSQ&E activity and reporting is accurate, legally compliant and within group policies.
6. Ensure that contracts are adequately staffed and managed effectively.
7. Support the Business Unit Director and Operations Manager in the management of areas of opportunity and risk.
8. Monitor that the induction process is being followed in line with the United Way of working.
9. Support the Bid Team work winning activity.
10. Develop and establish excellent working relationships through effective communication with Clients and Stakeholders.
11. Responsible for the delivery of client strategies and ensuring the Company achieves KPIs.
12. Lead all of the People responsibilities for the team.
13. Manage all employee related matters, liaising with People Services as necessary.
14. Ensure robust contract and delivery programmes are produced.
15. Provide up to date and accurate reports on the Contract progress.
16. Ensure strong working relationships are maintained on the Contract by the Operations and Commercial teams.
17. Contribute fully to the development and implementation of Company policies and procedures.
18. Marketing the business with existing and new clients.
19. Ensure robust processes to minimise defects during and after construction.
20. Any other duties reasonably assigned.
Qualifications
The contracts manager will ideally have:
1. Minimum relevant Level 6 qualification (NVQ) and/or relevant membership of professional body (MCIOB/MICE) and/or construction related degree.
2. Appropriate CSCS card.
3. SMSTS certificate desirable.
4. Demonstrable experience of delivering multiple contracts.
5. Experience and knowledge of Quality Management systems and processes.
6. Ability to plan and coordinate effective resource allocation.
7. Ability to lead large high performing teams.
8. Knowledge of document management system.
9. Proficient using Microsoft Office programmes.
10. Valid driving licence.
Additional Information
If you are a Contracts Manager seeking a dynamic and diverse work environment, we are offering:
1. Competitive salary and benefits package.
2. Opportunities for career progression.
3. Immediate interview for qualified candidates.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, apply today for immediate consideration. Join us on this exciting journey of growth and innovation!
As a business, United Living prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if we require support. #J-18808-Ljbffr