Contracts Manager

Our Highways and Local Government business unit has a new opening for a Contracts Manager with experience of PFI contracts and ideally LED street lighting. While the position is based from our head office in Welwyn, the contract itself is in the Lambeth.

The role:

• Manage the team effectively to ensure the consistent project delivery including robust, high quality services through management of the operational teams
• To facilitate the delivery of key performance indicators and performance monitoring data prescribed on a contractual basis, ensuring that operational monitoring mechanisms are accurate
• Regularly liaise with the clients to ensure that good working relationships are achieved, issues are resolved in a timely manner and problems are effectively escalated and managed to successful conclusions for all parties
• Ensure all contractual time frames are adhered to paying close attention to all performance standards
• Be responsible for contractual performance in line with approved budgets, key performance indicators, performance monitoring systems, output specifications and contractual requirements
• Deliver the planned contract margins, continually enforce cost efficiency initiatives, seek maximisation of BYES financial entitlements, minimise overdue debt, negotiate settlement of contractual claims, and pursue contractual variations
• Effectively manage supply chain on the contract. Ensure supply chain audits are conducted and appropriate action plans put in place for improvements. 
• Provide ad hoc support to the Contract Director/General Manager in benchmarking cost performance data, technical expertise and good references
• Build and maintain partnership relationships with the client representatives and managers on each contract.
• Responsible for ensuring that all members of staff, directly or indirectly employed, carryout their duties in a safe manner following all Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental policy and procedures 

The person:

• Must have previous experience within a similar sector, Highways or Electrical, with SMSTS and NRSWA. HNC/D or Degree is desirable
• Understanding of PFI contracts
• Previous experience of managing and leading teams, with ability to motivate staff essential
• Able to work closely with colleagues across the business, embracing change and new ways of working
• Excellent listening and communication skills, and confident dealing with internal customers and Clients
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft packages and databases

Our excellent benefits package includes:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Car allowance
• Private health care
• 360 health check
• Company share scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme 

Why Bouygues E&S Solutions?

Bouygues Energies & Services Solutions (BYES) is an international business operating in over 25 countries and employing over 13,500 people. The company is part of the Bouygues Group – a global brand employing over 130,000 people in 80 countries within the construction, engineering, civil works, energy services, telecommunications, and media sectors.

In the UK, Bouygues Energies & Services is a leading provider of facilities management (FM), energy services, highways, and complex engineering solutions across the public and private sectors.

Bouygues E&S Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We place a strong emphasis on continual development, both professional and interpersonal. Currently over 2% of the Company’s payroll is spent on Learning and Development activities. We have our own international and local training centres, delivering technical and management courses. 

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details. If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly); your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions.