Joseph Gallagher Limited
Contracts Manager (Tunnelling& Shafts) London and the south
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Location: London and South of England
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
Joseph Gallagher is the leading UK based Civil Engineering & Tunnelling sub-contractor, growing significantly in the last 37 years into an international business. We have an award-winning reputation, industry leading safety culture and have had the privilege to be a part of some of the most critical infrastructure projects taking place today. In the Middle East, we are leading the way in trenchless technology, carrying out all forms of non-disruptive, no dig construction techniques with extensive experience from long sea outfalls, Non-Disruptive Road Crossings to Oil and Gas Pipelines, understanding fully the requirements to operate in each of these sectors.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Administration:
Commercial Management:
Project Delivery:
Negotiation & Reporting:
Site Management:
- Management and supervision of site teams and any subcontractors.
- Management of subcontractor selection and on-site progress.
- Strict adherence to the highest levels of Quality and Health & Safety.
- Ensuring that Management are kept updated with site progress and commercial issues.
- Proactively assess, review and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
- Ensure that a robust system of site records for all labour, plant, materials, staff, etc are kept as support for cost substantiation in the event of change and or delays to the contract works.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for variations and additions on a monthly basis in an efficient and timely manner and in accordance with the contract.
- Assist in the preparation of project final accounts.
- Actively participate in site project meetings and ensure that all commercial matters are discussed and problems investigated and resolved.
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Contracts Manager skills and experience:
- Experience working within the tunnelling industry of civil engineering.
- Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to communicate with all internal and external partners.
- Driven and dynamic approach with long-term career development focus.
- Knowledge of construction software such as StrucCad, Strumis, AutoCAD or Tekla will be an advantage.
- Previous Contracts Management experience with ideally Tier 2 or Tier 1 company.
- Experience in a wide variety of contracts, in particular high rise in the industrial & commercial sector.
- The ability to prioritise multiple concurrent projects under stringent time, quality and budgetary constraints.
- Ability to read and understand technical specifications and drawings.
- Detailed working knowledge and experience in technical elements of structural steel fabrication and erection.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 18001 & CE Marking.
- A conscientious and a self-disciplined approach.
- Competent working knowledge of Word, Outlook and excellent Excel skills.
- Must be able to read technical drawings and undertake site surveys.
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Experience:
- on Site: min of 3 years (Required)
- understanding technical specifications and drawings: 5 years (Preferred)
- working with main contractors and engineers: 3 years (Required)
- contracts: 3 years (Preferred)
Company Background
The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family-owned Civil Engineering business that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.
LIFE Culture
We're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.
Disability Confident Committed
We are a disability confident employer and we're committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.
Reasonable Adjustments
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at HR@josephgallagher.co.uk.
For more information please contact ellen.gallagher@josephgallagher.co.uk.
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