Contracts Manager

Company Description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

• Utility Infrastructure –
• Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.
• Social Infrastructure -
• Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Job Description

This role will oversee the Management of the Southern Water Clean water -infrastructure frameworks.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the successful management of frameworks
• Management / Supervision and coaching of Site Managers to ensure effective running of operations
• Responsible for overseeing operational and technical elements of multiple water utility frameworks
• Responsible for ensuring all projects are delivered within financial budget and tight time constraints with regular reports back to the Lead/Directors. This includes overseeing profit and loss accounts
• Management of KPI’s and production of staff
• Monitoring health, safety, quality, and environmental issues, working closely with the SHEQ team to ensure safe delivery of works, updating on any issues and ensuring quality
• Responsible for the management of subcontractors, plant, and materials
• Key contact in liaising with the client and local authorities whilst conducting regular progress meetings
• Effective monthly reporting to the Framework Lead/Director
• Build relationships with key stakeholders and communicating relevant contractual information as required
• Identify and implement opportunities/improvements for commercial efficiencies across operational activities and contracts
• Lead on contract negotiations and implementation of contract variations as required
• Provide contract-related issue resolution to any arising disputes or escalations with suppliers
• Ensure that all processes followed are in line with legislation and company policies and are auditable with crucial documents, information and communications confidentially stored
• Complete contract close-out, reviewing contracts for extension or renewal, and assisting procurement teams where applicable for re-procurement

Qualifications

•       Must be an experiences Water Contracts Manager who can organise and manage the completion of site works, for delivery, from a SHEQ and commercial perspective
•       Should have at least 5 years Management experience working on Water Industry Projects ideally for a main contractor
•       Excellent knowledge of Utility Projects and legislation within the Utilities Industry
•       Professional qualified with NRSWA Supervisor / SMSTS and NEBSOH / IOSH as a minimum
•       Proven track record of successful delivery from start to finish
•       Excellent commercial and programming awareness
•       Proficient in Microsoft Office Packages
•       Full UK driving licence

Additional Information

Some Of Our Benefits Include:

• Career development – from the moment you join, you’ll be supported to develop, grow your skill set and progress your career the way you want.
• Cultivate – access to our idea and innovation platform, empowering you to drive positive business change.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts – access to our leisure and shopping discounts and rewards platform.
• Employee networks – opportunity to join our organisation wide employee networks such as our Veteran’s network, Women’s network, and Young People’s network which is dedicated to supporting and retaining employees in the early stages of their careers and empowers young employees and future leaders through Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Social Value and Team Building initiatives.
• Health and Wellbeing Support – access to our employee programme which includes access to a virtual GP and Dentist, mental health support and counselling, fitness and nutrition, and financial and legal advice.
• Health Cash Plan
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Payroll Giving – the opportunity to donate regularly from your gross pay to support charities of your choice.
• Pension – you will be eligible to join our pension scheme which we will also contribute to.
• Personal Support Network – you will receive a dedicated buddy and mentor and will join an early careers community of peers that will support you forward every step of the way.
• Reward and Award Schemes – access to our long service awards and above and beyond rewards.
• Social Value – you will be encouraged to support social impact activities each year to support charities and local community organisations.