Job summary

Our client, a leading contractor in the power distribution sector is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a contracts across the East of England.

Key skills required for this role

Contract Management, Power Distribution, DNO, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering

Important

Contract Management, Power Distribution, DNO, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering

Job description

Our client, a leading contractor in the power distribution sector is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a contracts across the East of England. This role involves managing multiple projects from design through to site execution, ensuring compliance with health, safety, technical policies, and legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and support to the project delivery team.
• Represent the company in client meetings and correspondence.
• Provide commercial oversight and programme management support.
• Track and report on project progress through key stages.
• Contribute to the project governance process.
• Assist in scoping and creating project delivery programmes.
• Ensure compliance with all company procedures and current legislation.
• Drive cost-effective and innovative project execution methods.
• Plan and programme both current and future projects.
• Oversee cost value reconciliation (CVR).
• Support the Design Manager in developing design programmes.
• Ensure projects are adequately staffed to meet programme requirements.
• Contribute to estimating and tendering processes.
• Participate in senior leadership meetings, influencing key decisions.
• Manage the welfare and development of staff.
• Ensure employees have the necessary training and competencies.

Job Requirements:

Essential:

• Experience managing large capital delivery programmes.
• Strong understanding of engineering policy, procedures, and legislation.
• Excellent decision-making, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to improve operational processes and track project success.
• Experience working in a high-voltage (HV) power engineering environment.
• Full UK driving licence
• NEC Contract experience

Desirable:

• HNC/Degree in Engineering.
• NEBOSH Safety Management Qualification.

Benefits:

• Paying up to £95,000 per annum
• 25 days' annual leave + 8 bank holidays.
• Annual bonus.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Private healthcare.
• Company car/car allowance & fuel card.

If you're an experienced Contracts Manager with NEC contract experience and a background in high-voltage substation and cable projects, apply today to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team!