Contracts Manager in Manchester

Mott McDonald Bentley have secured the AMP 8 programme of works for United Utilities with works secured for 5 years in the North west; it’s an exciting time join our expending team! Are you a Contract Manager looking for your next challenge in the water industry? We are seeking a leader to manage a new programme of work with United Utilities. With a range of schemes becoming available we have a multi disciplined workforce coming from all construction backgrounds. Types of work include civils, structures, M&E installations, pipes, and SEMD are all part of the programme. You will oversee a variety of projects from concept design to construction completion working alongside inhouse design and commercial counterparts. In your role as Contracts Manager, you will oversee and develop a group of site managers to successfully carry out your programme to fulfil client deadlines. We value our employees, and as a leader, you will contribute to ingraining our culture of health, safety, and wellbeing to guarantee that everyone returns home in good health. Key attributes: • Ability to implement and maintain a positive HS&W culture • Knowledge of NEC • Demonstrated ability to accurately programme and commercial forecast • Ability and desire to support your team for future progression What can we offer: * 26 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy and carry over * Flexible pension contributions up to 5% employee 10% employer * Life assurance of 4 x salary * Income protection * Private medical insurance * Health cash plan * Car benefit * Annual professional institution subscription costs * Career and professional development opportunities We at JN Bentley are passionate about identifying potential, and we constantly welcome transferrable talents! If you think you could be a good fit, please apply so we can talk more. We don't require candidates to tick every box. Applicants from outside the UK must have a suitable visa or the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this job