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Contracts/Project Manager

Notice Period

6 weeks

Salary Expectation

£70,000 +

Executive Summary

 

A highly motivated and performance-driven Contracts Manager and Civil Engineer with a proven track record in managing multi-million-pound infrastructure and healthcare projects. Transitioning from a background in nursing to civil engineering, she brings a unique blend of analytical problem-solving, high-pressure leadership, and meticulous stakeholder communication.

Core Competency Assessment

Technical Expertise

Core Competencies

  • Commercial Strategy: Expert in managing term contracts and multi-million-pound project delivery. They are skilled in maintaining project profitability through meticulous invoicing and the negotiation of dayworks and variations.
  • Technical Versatility: Maintains hands-on proficiency in drainage, road widening, and civils setting out using Leica Total Station and GPS technology.
  • Safety & Compliance Leadership: Holds SMSTS and high-level safety certifications. They have a proven track record of delivering RAMS, conducting H&S briefings, and leading incident investigations.
  • Niche Logistics & Traffic Management: Extensive experience in Lantra 12D (Traffic Management) and Streetworks (SWQR), making them an asset for complex urban infrastructure and motorway maintenance projects.
Leadership & People

The candidate’s approach to team management is rooted in a culture of high accountability and clear communication.

 

They possess the unique ability to bridge the gap between site-level labor and senior management, translating complex engineering drawings and Cost Valuation Reports into actionable, safe, and efficient daily work plans.

 

By prioritizing Health and Safety Leadership, they foster an environment where every team member feels empowered to identify risks, supported by the candidate’s expertise in delivering detailed Risk Assessments and Method Statements.

 

This management style is not merely top-down; it includes a strong element of technical mentorship, as the candidate remains proficient in Global Positioning System technology and Reinforced Concrete quality control, allowing them to provide hands-on guidance to junior engineers and sub-contractors alike.

 

Their success in managing multi-million-pound contracts across diverse geographical areas demonstrates a sophisticated ability to coordinate resources, plant, and labor while maintaining high morale and project momentum.

 

Stakeholder Diplomacy: Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to chair site meetings and build immediate rapport with clients, sub-contractors, and the general public.

Commercial/Business
  • Commercial Strategy: Expert in managing term contracts and multi-million-pound project delivery. They are skilled in maintaining project profitability through meticulous invoicing and the negotiation of dayworks and variations.
  • Technical Versatility: Maintains hands-on proficiency in drainage, road widening, and civils setting out using Leica Total Station and GPS technology.
  • Safety & Compliance Leadership: Holds SMSTS and high-level safety certifications. They have a proven track record of delivering RAMS, conducting H&S briefings, and leading incident investigations with a "triage" mindset derived from their previous career.
  • Niche Logistics & Traffic Management: Extensive experience in Lantra 12D (Traffic Management) and Streetworks (SWQR), making them an asset for complex urban infrastructure and motorway maintenance projects.
  • Stakeholder Diplomacy: Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to chair site meetings and build immediate rapport with clients, sub-contractors, and the general public.

Key Qualifications

  • BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering – Ulster University
  • Professional Certifications: SMSTS, CSR Platinum, Lantra 12D (Traffic Management Manager), Streetworks (SWQR), and Temporary Works.

Strategic Value Add

  • Contracts Manager : Managing multi-million-pound surfacing and road marking contracts across Northern Ireland and Donegal.
  • Senior Site Engineer/Manager : Lead engineer for a £13m road widening and infrastructure project.
  • Site Engineer Key engineering role on the £36m Altnagelvin North Wing Redevelopment.

Consultant's Recommendation

This candidate is a robust, commercially aware leader who understands the mechanics of a profitable construction project from the ground up.

 

Their transition from a Senior Site Engineer to a Contracts Manager has equipped them with a "field-first" perspective that ensures realistic scheduling, accurate cost reporting, and high-quality delivery on multi-million-pound frameworks.

 

Next Steps & Confidential Inquiries

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