Contracts Manager (N.I. Civils Schemes)

Contracts Manager required for civils schemes based in Northern Ireland. Greater Belfast area.

Your new company

Hays Belfast are currently recruiting a Civils Contracts Manager for a County Down-based Civil Engineering contractor. You will work alongside their existing management team based in their Lisburn offices and oversee roads, public realm and surfacing schemes in the Greater Belfast and surrounding county areas.Your new employer has an established reputation for quality, reliability and exceptional service within the Northern Ireland market, and only works locally, meaning no further travel will be required. Offering a varying project list including specialising in road construction and maintenance, civil engineering, surface treatments, sports complexes and environmental improvement schemes, and your new employer is eager to hire the top talent in Northern Ireland.
Utilising their extensive experience and skilled technical workforce, you will join a welcoming team who have secured an excellent pipeline of upcoming work as well as being signed up to long-term frameworks here in N.I. This is an excellent company to work for with little staff turn over and offering attractive packages and stable workload locally.
Your new role
Working across multiple projects ranging in values from £500k to £5mil, you will oversee the delivery of each scheme, working with NEC Contracts, and overseeing planning & programming and ensuring design, commercial health and safety responsibilities are adhered too. Some duties will include:Engineering management and supervision on a range of projects Manage site-based staff including Engineers, Apprentices and StudentsManage subcontractors and provide direct instruction and support as necessaryEnsure project contract documentation is available and up to dateEnsure a high level of compliance is achieved in regard to managing the H&S, Environmental and Quality aspects of the projectManage and update the main construction programme, including resource allocationEnsure works are completed in accordance with the specificationChair internal weekly site meetings in line with Company proceduresEnsure resources are being utilised efficientlyRaising contractual correspondenceAssist QS team with commercial aspects of the projectEnsure detailed site diaries/records are completedRepresenting the business to clients and project stakeholders, establishing and maintaining effective relationshipsEnsure projects are completed to a high standard and that client’s requirements are achieved
What you'll need to succeedTo be successful, previous experience of managing civil engineering works will be required with a preference held to those who have NEC experience and ideally within road schemes or public realm works, but all civils experience will be considered.Considerable experience in Civil EngineeringRelevant qualification in Civil Engineering or a construction related course Knowledge of standard forms of construction contracts (NEC, JCT etc.)Ability to use Microsoft ProjectExperience of using AutoCAD or similar softwareGood knowledge of setting out equipmentExcellent communication, people and team management skillsWilling to contribute to the overall improvement and success of the business and working practicesA positive attitude, co-operative, willing to comply with company policies and procedures and work constructively with colleaguesAbility to resolve problems to conclusionA valid driving licence What you'll get in returnThis role will offer you long-term stable work based locally in the Belfast, Down and Armagh areas. You will join a stable team that has progressively grown and have a health order book of repeat clients and long-term government contracts. You will benefit from an attractive package and a host of company benefits including:Competitive salaries and benefits package (further details available on enquiry)Overtime payable for applicable staff positionsPerformance related annual bonus schemeCompany car or car allowanceRange of learning, development, and training opportunitiesEmployee private health care schemeMedical and retail cash back schemeExcellent employee pension scheme31 days of annual leave, increased in line with years of service milestonesWorking as a part of a dynamic group of professionals who excel at maintaining regulatory standards while fostering a supportive and welcoming environmentA range of learning, development, and training opportunitiesParticipation in a range of team building activities
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, please call Chris McNamara now on 02890446900 or click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Location: Lisburn, GB

Posted Date: 11/23/2024