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Contracts Manager
Wessex Region
Due to continued growth, we are currently recruiting for a Contracts Manager to join our Wessex Water Framework. The Contracts Manager will oversee a portfolio of M&E projects throughout the Wessex Water region and is likely to be based close to HQ in Southampton and visit sites weekly. Work comprises of maintenance and replacement of clean and dirty water infrastructure (M&E predominantly).
Reporting to the Framework Manager, duties include but are not limited to:
- Responsible for overseeing up to 3/4 live projects at any one time or several smaller contracts.
- Working closely with the SHEQ team to ensure the safe delivery of works, updating on environmental issues, and ensuring quality.
- Managing and supporting the Site Managers on each of your projects
- Working closely with the commercial team, designers, planners, and site teams
- Subcontract management
- Client interface; attending regular meetings with the client and reporting on design and project completion timelines.
- Effective monthly reporting to the Frameworks Manager
- Taking responsibility for the programmes
Due to the complexity of projects that we work on, it is essential that applicants have a background in managing the successful delivery of M&E engineering projects. A background of working on clean or wastewater projects would be a strong advantage and is preferred. It may be that you are currently working as a Contracts Manager or perhaps you are a Senior Project Manager who is seeking to take the next step in your career. Either way, you will have an excellent technical ability in M&E/civil engineering and be a strong manager of people, possessing the ability to get the most out of your team.
About Trant:
Trant Engineering has a long history of engineering and construction excellence, delivering high quality EPC engineering and construction services throughout the UK and overseas. We successfully design & deliver complex engineering projects in sectors such as Process & Water, Energy, Defence, Oil & Gas and Nuclear.
We offer clients a range of services including design, manufacturing, installation, construction and commissioning. Our in-house design and offsite manufacturing teams’ work closely to develop technology-based solutions with a strong focus on innovation and value engineering.
Our in-house multi-disciplinary services include civil, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation, supplemented by the design and manufacture of Control Panels, MCC’s, PLC’s, SCADA and automation systems. We also provide a range of bespoke modular and containerised water & wastewater treatment and fuel conditioning systems.
We have over 750 employees and with a healthy forward order book with a projected turnover of
£180m this year, it is an exciting time to join a business where you can reach your full potential and develop your career.
Benefits:
At Trant, we offer the opportunity for career development within a professional and friendly safe working environment. We value our employee’s and strongly support and encourage individuals to gain professional qualifications, whilst offering the opportunity to work on projects of differing sizes within a variety of industry sectors.
Our company benefits package includes;
- Competitive salary
- Company car or car allowance
- 24 days holiday (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays
- Company Pension Scheme
- Flexible Working (based on a core-hours system)
- Free onsite parking
- Employee Assistant Program
- Bike to Work Scheme
Equal Opportunities:
Trant Engineering Limited is committed to equal opportunities for all and we do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, gender, disability or age.
*Please note, due to the volume of applications we are not always able to contact each applicant individually. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
