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Company Description

United Living Infrastructure Services is made up of our two subsidiaries, United Living Energy Limited and United Living Water Limited 

United Living Energy is a UK gas and energy engineering specialist offering design, build and maintenance on critical national infrastructure for the UK gas asset owners. United Living Water Limited provide a comprehensive range of water infrastructure services covering all aspects of pipeline networks including investigation, design, planning infrastructure maintenance, mains rehabilitation, new connections, metering and repairs. 

Job Description

Purpose

This role will oversee the Management of Waste water  Design and build framework in the North West. 

Specific Responsibilities

Accountable for the successful management of frameworks
Management / Supervision and coaching of Site Managers to ensure effective running of operations
Responsible for overseeing operational and technical elements of multiple water utility frameworks
Responsible for ensuring all projects are delivered within financial budget and tight time constraints with regular reports back to the Directors. This includes overseeing profit and loss accounts
Management of KPI’s and production of staff
Monitoring health, safety, quality, and environmental issues, working closely with the SHEQ team to ensure safe delivery of works, updating on any issues and ensuring quality
Responsible for the management of subcontractors, plant, and materials
Key contact in liaising with the client and local authorities whilst conducting regular progress meetings
Effective monthly reporting to the Framework Director
Build relationships with key stakeholders and communicating relevant contractual information as required
Identify and implement opportunities/improvements for commercial efficiencies across operational activities and contracts
Lead on contract negotiations and implementation of contract variations as required
Provide contract-related issue resolution to any arising disputes or escalations with suppliers
Ensure that all processes followed are in line with legislation and company policies and are auditable with crucial documents, information and communications confidentially stored
Complete contract close-out, reviewing contracts for extension or renewal, and assisting procurement teams where applicable for re-procurement

Qualifications

Competencies: Knowledge & Experience

Must be an experienced utilities Contracts Manager who can organise and manage the completion of site works, for delivery, from a SHEQ and commercial perspective
Should have at least 5 years Management experience working on Utility Projects ideally for a main contractor
Excellent knowledge of Utility Projects and legislation within the Utilities Industry
Professional qualified with NRSWA Supervisor / SMSTS and NEBSOH / IOSH as a minimum
Proven track record of successful delivery from start to finish
Excellent commercial and programming awareness
Proficient in Microsoft Office Packages
Full UK driving licence

Additional Information

Benefits:

Bike to work scheme
Company pension
Life insurance
Private medical insurance
Wellness programmesAdditional Information:

Must be highly computer literate including Microsoft Office and confident in managing and working with large data sets
This job is a full-time permanent role, 8am-5pm Monday to Friday from our Widnes Office
Opportunity to spend time in and working closely with other departments will be provided to ensure the successful applicant gains a wide depth and breadth of experience and understanding of the company and industry