Job Description

Principle Accountabilities:

• Provide leadership, motivation and direction to the contract unit delivery team
• Efficient management and utilisation of all business unit / company resource through programming, planning and effective dialogue with peers / clients
• Develop and update regular activity programmes for all contract responsibilities in accordance with client requirement
• Ensure the safe and efficient running of all contracts to budget with full responsibility for the financial performance of contracts
• Management and coordination of all financial account adjustment ensuring effective management of contract WIP
• Collation and analysis of monthly trading accounts resulting in required reporting in accordance with accounting timetable
• Preparation and explanation of annual budget forecast in partnership with business accountant
• Maintain / develop good relations with all key and potential clients incorporating regular meeting and site visits
• Be responsible for site safety by ensuring compliance to method statements and risk assessments using induction / tool box talks / appropriate use of PPE. Ensuring constant compliance to all applicable CDM regulations
• Promote and enhance safety awareness in the business, encouraging a zero tolerance to unsafe acts and a zero target for LTIs
• Demonstrate and deploy strong contractual and commercial awareness
• Hold a high level of experience in highway construction and maintenance
• Interaction with subcontractors ensuring all appropriate information is made available, review and approval of accounts prior to release of payment
• Arrange / convene pre-start, progress and review meetings ensuring discussion of variances, contractual arrangements and any required corrective actions
• Investigate and instigate appropriate actions over all insurance claims, completing necessary documentation and reporting within company procedure
• Support, encourage and develop all staff / operatives within your control identifying all appropriate training needs
• Attend all commercial and management meetings as directed
• Provide technical support to Senior Estimator during tender periods and receive and ensure compliance with Tender handover packs
• Assist Commercial estimating where required over the procurement of new works assisting with client development

As well as a highly competitive salary, Colas are also offering some great benefits with this role, which include:

• Competitive pension contribution
• A company car allowance or a company car with a fuel card
• 25 days annual leave per annum + the option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave
• Flexible working
• Ongoing training, and personal professional development

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Applicants will have extensive experience working on fast track motorways and trunk roads within a Highways England environment. You will hold an Appropriate ONC/HNC/HND qualification in Construction / Civil Engineering. Commitment to Quality, Safety and Environment. Previous experience of NEC contract standards Proficient IT Skills Hold a relevant CSCS card (ideally Black card & CSCS 5-day safety qualification (SSTS / SMSTS) Fencing industry skills Scheme (FISS) accreditation