Structures Project/Contracts Manager

Structures Project / Contract Manager
Location: Surrey
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum
Bonus: 12.5% annual bonus
Benefits: Electric vehicle company car or car allowance, plus comprehensive benefits package
Contract Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

Morson is currently recruiting for an experienced Structures Project / Contract Manager to join a leading highways organisation, overseeing the delivery of highway structures schemes across Surrey.

The role will involve managing a varied portfolio of structural projects, including bridges, culverts, retaining walls and other specialist civil engineering works.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project or Contract Manager with a strong background in highways structures, looking to take ownership of projects from initial planning and design handover through to construction and final completion.

Key Responsibilities

• - Managing highway structures projects from design handover and planning through to construction and completion.
• - Overseeing a portfolio of schemes, ensuring delivery is achieved on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• - Managing and coordinating subcontractors, specialist suppliers and site teams.
• - Working closely with Surrey County Councils structures and highways teams.
• - Monitoring programme progress, budgets, risks and commercial performance.
• - Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations, temporary works procedures and company health and safety standards.
• - Identifying and managing project risks, resolving issues and implementing solutions.
• - Preparing regular progress and performance reports for senior management and key stakeholders.
• - Maintaining strong working relationships with clients, suppliers and internal project teams.

Requirements

• - Proven experience as a Structures Project Manager, Structures Contracts Manager or in a similar role.
• - Previous experience managing highway structures projects or contracts.
• - Sound technical understanding of bridges, culverts, retaining walls and other civil engineering structures.
• - Experience working with NEC or similar forms of contract.
• - Strong planning, commercial awareness and programme management skills.
• - Experience managing subcontractors, specialist suppliers and site teams.
• - Good understanding of CDM regulations, health and safety and temporary works procedures.
• - SMSTS and CSCS qualifications.
• - Temporary works experience would be advantageous.
• - Relevant civil engineering qualification desirable.
• - Full UK driving licence.

Whats on Offer?

• - Competitive salary of £65,000-£70,000.
• - 12.5% annual bonus.
• - Electric vehicle company car or car allowance.
• - Comprehensive employee benefits package.
• - Opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of highways structures projects across Surrey.
• - Long-term career opportunity within an established highways organisation.