Contracts Manager

Full-time, Permanent

From £60,000.00 per year

Telford, TF6 6RA

Ample Power was founded in 1990 as Stretton Electrical Services by Ken Spragg. His son, Ed joined as a partner in 2004 and the firm changed it’s name to Ample Power in 2014. Since then, the business has expanded significantly and now carries out all aspects of commercial construction and mechanical, electrical work. We are professional, supportive, inclusive, and our goals are to provide personal growth and development opportunities, to increase profits and create sustainability through investment and to provide good quality customer service.

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• Smart/Casual work attire
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Safe work environment
• Due to further expansion within the business, Ample Power are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager (Construction) to lead a number of upcoming project ranging between £500k – £5m. Reporting to the Business Managing Director, you will lead teams to develop projects throughout the project lifecycle ensuring safety, compliance with regulations and industry standards. There will be a requirement to support wider business development and improvement as part of this leadership role.

Qualifications:

• Degree or upper class qualification in Civil Engineering or Construction Related Discipline
• CSCS / IOSH
• Desirable to be a member of a charter body ICE / CIOB

Experience: Minimum:

• 10 years’ experience
• Previous experience on similar sized projects working for a main contractor delivering civils, buildings, or infrastructure
• Detailed knowledge of construction design and construction methods
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
• Experience managing subcontractors and direct delivery

Duties:

• Leading the project lifecycle of multiple projects
• Overall responsibility for Health, Safety & Environmental Standards being met and maintained throughout the project lifecycle
• Work winning and procurement Construction Lead & development of delivery strategy
• Development of Supply Chain
• Producing and maintaining Project Plans
• Developing, maintaining, and monitoring Project Programmes and Project Controls
• Design Management liaising with architect and consultants and maintaining Quality Standards through the delivery phase (to include temporary works)
• Management of Project Teams and Subcontractors
• Working with the Commercial Team to ensure project financial targets are met
• Development of Staff and Training
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, strive for continuous improvement and coach/guide site management
• Periodic Reporting
• Engage with the Business Leadership Team to develop business process and continual improvement

Personal Attributes:

• Safety First Culture
• Ability to lead teams and build relationships
• Excellent Project Management and Organisation Skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong people management skills
• Strong communication acumen
• Proficient in MS Office Suite with MS Project being essential
• Results driven

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking