Contracts Manager

Taylor Woodrow; Watford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee multiple civils schemes across the South East of England. The role includes developing and managing projects from Early Contractor Involvement through to delivery, collaborating with teams and ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. Candidates should have experience in infrastructure projects, knowledge of NEC Contracts, and a formal qualification in civil engineering. This permanent position offers a full-time work schedule, with opportunities for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Equity of opportunity

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in managing temporary works is beneficial.
• Experience of working with National Highways is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive highways civils schemes from ECI stage to delivery.
• Manage site teams and supply chain partners to ensure safe workflow.
• Work closely with Pre-Construction team and the client.

Skills

Experience in the ECI and delivery of civils infrastructure projects

Collaboration with other parties and teams

Knowledge of NEC Contracts

Education

Formal qualification in civil engineering

Job description

Taylor Woodrow is recruiting for a Contracts Manager to oversee multiple National Highways civils schemes across the South East. Based out of our offices in Watford or London Waterloo, the Contracts Manager will be responsible for leading Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), development and delivery of schemes on National Highways' Scheme Delivery Framework within their South East Region. Schemes are wide ranging include rehabilitation of structures, concrete carriage way renewals, drainage, geotechnical stabilisation, sign renewals and extensive survey packages.

Duties

• Develop and drive our highways civils schemes from ECI stage to delivery
• Work closely with National Highways to build long lasting and collaborative relationships to enable successful delivery of projects
• Take an active role in the planning stages of the highways schemes
• Manage your site teams and supply chain partners to ensure work is carried out safely and within program
• Work closely with our Pre-Construction team and the client, assisting with the development of the programmes and influencing during the ECI stage
• Develop and manage contractual programmes, updating cost forecasts alongside the commercial team.
• Develop individuals in your team, through coaching and training
• Ensure materials, plant and sub-contractors are procured to meet targets
• Assist the Operations Manager with identifying future work opportunities within the region

Person Specification

• Experience in the ECI and delivery of civils infrastructure projects, particularly Highways schemes
• Experience in working collaboratively with other parties and teams to successfully deliver projects is essential
• Knowledge of NEC Contracts is essential
• Experience of working with National Highways is beneficial but not essential
• Experience in management of temporary works is beneficial
• A formal qualification in a civil engineering related subject is advantageous

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

Fairness Inclusion & Respect

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Taylor Woodrow is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Taylor Woodrow recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.