Contracts Manager (Buildings Asset Management)

AmcoGiffen

  • Warrington, Cheshire
  • £75,000-85,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
Contracts Manager (Buildings Asset Management)Industry: Rail – BAM FrameworkLocation: Warrington, North WestOverview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Manager to manage a dynamic team within the rail buildings asset management framework. This role involves overseeing minor works across the North West & Central rail routes, focusing on the maintenance and repair of various rail building assets.Business Unit: Join a busy environment dedicated to rail maintenance and asset management, handling high-volume, low-value projects—both reactive and planned. The primary focus is on maintaining and repairing rail assets under a long-term framework/contract, which includes but is not limited to assets and infrastructure such as:
  • Bridges & footbridges
  • Tunnels
  • Structures
  • Station infrastructure and facilities
  • Embankments
  • Flood and weather damage repairs
  • Signage
  • Vegetation management
  • Fencing and handrails
Key Responsibilities:The Contracts Manager / Framework Manager responsible for Buildings Asset Management Contracts Manager will cover Buildings Faults and Minor / Emerging Works (MEW) portfolio with day to day responsibility including:
  • Operational Management: Oversee the Buildings Asset Management Framework for Network Rail, ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
  • Client Liaison: Maintain strong relationships with client representatives and participate in regular framework progress, design coordination, and commercial meetings.
  • Programme and Commercial Planning: Ensure successful delivery of the framework, maintaining quality, schedule, budget, and profit margins while ensuring client satisfaction from project start to completion.
  • Project Controls: Monitor project performance against budgets, manage scope changes, and ensure timely change orders and early warning notifications.
  • Reporting and Analysis: Produce and evaluate progress reports, update cost forecasts, and coordinate monthly review meetings with project teams.
  • Risk Management: Implement comprehensive risk management processes to identify and mitigate potential issues proactively.
  • Safety Management: Take accountability for all safety, health, environmental, and quality aspects within the framework.
Requirements:
  • Experience: Proven track record in framework or contract management within civil engineering / buildings infrastructure maintenance sectors.
  • Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of contracting processes, technical construction specifications, and budget management.
  • Relationship Building: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Educational Background: Relevant qualifications in civil engineering or related fields.
  • Industry Experience: Essential experience in civils and building maintenance frameworks, with a solid understanding of NEC or bespoke Network Rail contract forms.
Benefits:
  • Market appropriate salary, commensurate with experience
  • Company car or car allowance
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with increases based on service)
  • Company contributory pension scheme
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Westfield Health Cash Plan & Rewards
  • Employee referral scheme with generous incentives
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development
  • A supportive, inclusive workplace committed to continuous learning
If you’re passionate about civil engineering & construction and possess proven expertise in contracts management within an asset management framework, we encourage you to apply and join us in managing critical rail infrastructure for the future.

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