OCU Modus Limited (Part of the OCU Group) are currently looking for a Contracts Manager to join our team.

As our Contracts Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring all operational functions are undertaken in accordance with the OCU Modus Limited policies and procedures and requirements for any contracts that the role is responsible for. This role will include the direct management of a team consisting of the following roles – Senior Project Manager, Project Manager and HV Electrical Designer / Design Manager functions.

We are open to meeting with candidates from the Essex/London area. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide operational support with bids and contracts to ensure robust pricing, risk management and governance
• Manage all activities associated with ICP infrastructure projects in line with our NERS accreditation
• Monitor and manage the performance of OCU Modus Ltd direct staff and subcontractors with respect to the required standards of Health and Safety, Quality, and the Environment
• Ensure all OCU Modus Ltd and client processes are followed to minimise WIP in Progress (WIP - outstanding cash) and keep WIP within the contract and business targets
• Engage in the monthly cost and value reconciliation
• Maximise revenue and profit from the ICP infrastructure projects through identifying opportunities for cost savings and/or additional chargeable activities
• Be an affective negotiator internally and externally at levels up to Director level
• Provide operational support in the procurement of all sub-contractors and suppliers
• Ensure the timely production and document control of all as built and progress records for any contracts that the role is responsible for 
• Be the face of OCU Modus Ltd for all client and contractor operational issues
• Provide leadership and guidance to the project team members and foster a positive team culture
• Ensure instructed projects are tracked and managed against key milestones through to completion to facilitate accurate forecasting of work and resources
• Plan, recruit and co-ordinate all operational resources for current and future works
• Ensure that timely actions are taken to protect OCU Modus Ltd contractually / commercially for any delays in agreed programmes
• Build and maintain constructive and open relationships with clients and stakeholders

General Responsibilities

• Capacity to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Skills in managing risks
• Have excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders, team members, and clients
• Relationship Building – has the ability to listen to customer needs, being responsive to their concerns, and providing exceptional service
• Can work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with other members of the ICP team
• Robust skills in Microsoft office software, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Meticulous attention to detail
• A deep understanding of the electrical distribution industry, including trends, competitors, and market conditions

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in operations management in the electrical distribution industry
• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as civil engineering, construction management or other construction/ electrical related subject
• SMSTS Qualification, or equivalent (essential)
• CSCS Qualification, or equivalent
• Manual Handling Certificate
• Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate
• IOSH Certificate in managing Health and Safety, or equivalent
• ECS Qualification, or equivalent (essential)
• Full UK Driver's Licence (essential)
  

Company Information:

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace.