Contracts Manager (VN4080)
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Contracts Manager (VN4080) Business Area: Site Supervision
Vacancy Base: Merrow/Godstone/Bagshot
County: Surrey
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 40
Ringway is a market leader in the Highways Term Maintenance Industry, responsible for looking after over 50,000 kms of the UK's highways network. We take pride in offering a dedicated, flexible approach which supports our clients, underpinned by the recruitment, development and retention of a locally based workforce. We want you to grow your career in a way that suits you, whether that is making the best of your skills in a role you enjoy, or developing new skills as you progress with our company.
Activities of the team/department that this role will operate in;
The safe delivery of the Safety defect service
Purpose of the role;
To plan, control, manage and co-ordinate all operational and commercial activities in line with company policy, processes and procedures. Provide a safe and environmentally friendly operation, service delivery and customer satisfaction. Assist clients with Early Contractor Involvement (ECI).
Roles and Responsibilities;
• Safely deliver the safety defect service on the Surrey Highways Contract.
• Take full responsibility for operational and commercial matters.
• Ensure the service is delivered in accordance with the contractual obligations as agreed with Surrey County council.
• Ensure that the Performance Indicators are monitored and targets achieved.
• Lead a weekly Cost and value review meeting.
• Understand and promote the Company Policy relating to Ringway operations in Surrey.
• Liaise between senior Ringway management, client representatives and commercial team, supervisors and workforce to ensure works are undertaken to budget and programme while ensuring the absolute highest quality standards are met.
• Have a full and demonstrable understanding of highway inspections and suitable defect repairs.
• Ensure the client representatives are provided with correct documentation including programmes, safe systems of work and the like in line with current industry standards
• Maintain the highest standards of environmental, safety and health in line with company policy and industry guidelines
• Understand the Ringway commercial and finance process of pricing, costing, and billing to ensure accurate and timely orders for works are received from the client and payment for those works are received by utilising the company QS and finance team.
• Provide advice through Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) with the client representatives to ensure designs for works are fit for purpose and buildable
• Take charge of the construction process ensuring all milestones of the project are met and adhered to following industry standards to ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001 and an excellent understanding of the Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM2015)
• Ensure processes are in place to provide compliant safe systems of work, including temporary works processes, permitting systems applicable to the works, lift plans and the like. Check and sign off for implementation similar documentation provided by specialist contractors for structures works
• Ensure the operational team are trained and competent to undertake the roles required of them
• Identify and allocate specialist contractors and suppliers for works as the need arises.
Formal Qualifications Required;
• Current Site Managers Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) certificate
Desirable Qualifications:
• IOSH / NEBOSH qualification (Preferable)
• ICE or equivalent industry qualification
• Temporary works co-ordinator
• First Aid at Work
• Trade or engineering background
Experience required;
• At least 5 years experience in a construction/civil engineering management role
• Competence with using Microsoft Office computer programmes, such as Word, Excel, Project, TEAMS
• Flexible and approachable attitude
• Demonstrable knowledge of safety barriers and VRS and maintenance processes
• Would consider someone from either utilities or highways background
Awarded Investors in People Silver, a member of the 5% Club and recognised as an Investor in Diversity. Providing opportunity and growth for all our employees is the bedrock of our business, ensuring a safe, happy and productive workforce.