Contract Manager

For a full Job Description, please see the attached document

About Us
Charles Brand currently have a team delivering work in Scotland and with recent growth in the region we want to establish a team based in Scotland.

We have already delivered several schemes in Scotland including:

• Inchcape: Cable landing facility in Cockenzie £10m
• Edinburgh Airport: Resurfacing and ground lighting £10m
• Lossiemouth Waste Water Treatment Facility and outfall £24m

We have recently been awarded:

• Corran Ferry Port Infrastructure works near Fortwilliam £26m
• Peel Ports Framework - Lot 2SC - Scotland Marine Construction - Glasgow and Strathclyde

Role Overview 
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Civil Engineering Contracts Manager to join Charles Brand for projects in Scotland. This role holder will be responsible for overseeing the management of the projects to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of the Projects and lead the team within Charles Brand values and guidelines, while adding value and development to the Charles Brand Business. The candidate will also need to support the work winning function of the business and be able to undertake Client engagement meetings, track opportunities and support tender submissions. The role holder will be responsible for growth within Scotland with the opportunity for career development and promotion.

What we're looking for

• A degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management related subject
• Substantial experience as a project manager within a Civil Engineering environment
• Ideally previous experience as a Contract Manager
• Ideally professionally qualified or working towards a professional qualification
• Previous experience of work winning activities
• Proven Track record of leading large and complex Civil Engineering Projects
• Sets strategic direction and maintain sufficient awareness of detail and challenges
• Good understanding of NEC (Various) Form of Contract
• Experience of leading, managing and motivating large project teams in demanding environments
• Ability to monitor performance and intervene appropriately to ensure targets are achieved and exceeded
• A good understanding of elements necessary to deliver effective supply chain management and support across the organisation
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required to manage a team and for relationships with Clients
• The ability to motivate, lead and engage diverse teams with due consideration to employee development, succession and performance management.
• The ability to operate effectively and harness results through cross-functional teams.
• Good management skills, with the ability to motivate employees to achieve high standards of compliance
• A strong communicator, comfortable interfacing with senior executives and external clients
• IT literacy

What we offer

• Biannual Bonus based on Individual and Company Performance (up to 20% of salary)
• Mentoring and Structured Career Pathway
• Generous Holiday Allowance (25 plus bank holidays), and ability to purchase additional days
• Car Allowance
• Employer Pension Contribution through Salary Sacrifice
• Paid Membership fees of a relevant Institution or Professional Body
• Life Assurance Plan – four times annual salary
• Health Cash Plan – discounted optical, dental, physio and other health & wellbeing services
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Gym Membership Subsidy Scheme
• Biannual Performance Development Planning
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

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