Manager, Civils

Argee LTD

Job Description

Contracts Manager to run a number of projects from £250k upwards. You may be based on a larger project and oversee smaller ones nearby.

The Contractor has been operating in the City and the Eastern areas of London for many years and is now actively expanding to take up a number of new long term Civils projects that they have won. Working for Main Contractors, Public Bodies, Government Departments, Local Authorities, Utilities and Private Clients they are able to maintain and increase their workload and absorb market fluctuations.

The Role is an additional one that will take on board a mix of existing and new Contracts, with values from £250,000 to £3-4m. The projects cover Infrastructure, Road Improvement schemes, River and Rail Bridges, small By-passes, Drainage schemes, Tunnels and Subways, all requiring high quality Engineering Input as well as large scale External Works projects.

Qualifications in a Civil Engineering Degree, Diploma or equivalent are preferred.
Time served applicants will also be considered. You will have a minimum of 5 – 7 years practical site experience working for a Civils contractor or a suitable sub-contractor. Experience in Highways, Rail associated work, heavy Utilities or Canals and Waterways may all be relevant. You will need to have a Driving Licence, be IT aware and able to apply commercial values to projects.

Additional training and assistance in ICE chartership are available if required. You will be expected to have current CITB / CSCS certification, NRSWA qualifications and
pro-active in Health & Safety application. This position may be the ideal career move for someone who is currently a No 2 on larger projects or whose promotion prospects are limited in their present company.

Freelance initially on a daily basis of £225 - £250 neg. per shift plus expenses and travel.

Permanent option may be available later based on a £50,000 negotiable basic, plus fully resourced car or car allowance, eligible for Company Profit share, BUPA and contributory Pension scheme, 25 days holiday. There is scope to adjust this for a more experienced applicant.

Only candidates who are legally entitled to live and work in the UK will be considered for this position.