Civil Engineering Contracts Manager

Civil Engineering Contracts Manager - South West

We are assisting an established regional Civil Engineering Contractor with their search for a Civils Contracts Manager in the South West.

The company is led by professionally qualified civil engineers and has a strong track record for delivering civil engineering projects such as infrastructure, highways, bridges & structures and flood defence schemes. Typical projects range from £5M to £25M in value and are generally located between Plymouth and Stroud.

Responsibilities would include:

* Deputising for the Regional MD

* Overseeing a number of concurrent schemes and assisting site based Project Managers as required

* Ensuring compliance with NEC Contracts

* Assisting the preconstruction team with the production of tenders

* Working with the commercial team to procure and administer subcontract accounts and monitor the main contract

* Contributing to the monthly board pack

Core Experience & Competencies:

* Recent experience of overseeing a broad range of civil engineering schemes.

* Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.

* Understanding of planning and planning software.

* Ability to assess and adequately mitigate risk.

* Strong relationship management skills. Ability to work collaboratively with clients, consultants and the supply chain.

Qualifications

* Relevant industry qualification: NVQ/HNC/HND/BEng or equivalent. Ideally MICE

This is a good opportunity to join a growing business. There is a genuine opportunity to progress top tier management in the medium term.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Civil Engineering professional and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to deliver diverse projects, we encourage you to apply for this position. Please submit your CV today. Alternatively feel free to call Fiona Corbett at Thatcher Associates on for a private and confidential conversation