Contracts Manager Civils

Contracts Manager

Industry: Rail Civils Asset Maintenance

Location: Barnsley South Yorkshire

Overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Manager to lead a dynamic team within the rail and civil engineering asset management framework. The role encompasses overseeing both projects and minor works throughout the Eastern rail network with a focus on maintenance and repair of various rail assets.

Business Unit:

Join a busy environment dedicated to rail maintenance and asset management that handles high volume low value maintenance projectsboth reactive and planned. The business units primary focus is on maintaining and repairing rail assets under a longterm framework/contract agreement which includes:

• Bridges
• Tunnels
• Structures
• Stations
• Embankments
• Flood and weather damage
• Signage
• Devegetation
• Fencing
• Handrails

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Management:Oversee the civils Asset Management Framework for Network Rail ensuring compliance with health safety environmental and quality standards.
• Client Liaison:Maintain key relationships with client representatives and attend regular framework progress design coordination and commercial meetings.
• Programme and Commercial Planning:Ensure successful of the framework maintaining quality schedule budget and profit margins while ensuring client satisfaction from project commencement to closeout.
• Project Controls:Monitor project performance against budgets handle scope change identification and ensure timely change orders and early warning notifications.
• Reporting and Analysis:Produce and analyse progress reports updated cost forecasts and lead monthly review meetings with project teams.
• Risk Management:Implement a comprehensive risk management process to preemptively identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Safety Management:Be accountable for all safety health environment and quality matters within the framework.

Requirements:

• Experience:Proven track record in a Framework/Contracts Management position within the civil engineering and rail sectors.
• Technical Knowledge:Strong understanding of contracting processes technical construction specifications and budget management.
• Relationship Building:Ability to establish strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Educational Background:Relevant qualifications in civil engineering.
• Industry Experience:Essential experience within civils maintenance frameworks with a solid understanding of NEC or bespoke Network Rail forms of contract.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Company car or car allowance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with increases based on service).
• Company contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Westfield Health Cash Plan & Rewards.
• Employee referral scheme with generous incentives.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• A commitment to consistent learning and a supportive workplace environment.

If you are passionate about civil engineering and have proven expertise in contract management we encourage you to apply and join our team in helping manage critical rail infrastructure for the future.

Why AmcoGiffen
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established engineering contractor operating nationally in rail civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil building mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive live assets in highly regulated environments we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of highquality public and private sectors. These include rail power generation electricity distribution flood defence aviation waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us you can be you because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training raising awareness regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety Professionalism Innovation Respect Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer offering challenging worthwhile careers to everyone and is proactively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesnt matter to us what your age disability employment status gender health marital status sexual preference membership or nonmembership of a trade union nationality race religion or social class are or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge If so apply now!

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities please contact our Recruitment Team:

Recruitment Manager