DNO Contracts Manager

• Safety leadership - Continuous development of the safety culture within our direct workforce and supply chain, along with our overall approach to health and safety management on contracts. Ensuring works are delivered to the highest possible safety standards.
• Ensuring all contractual obligations are delivered in a safe and efficient manner
• Delivering excellence in customer service, delivering all client customer KPI's
• Quality of service across all aspects of our work, including ensuring that a professional image is upheld
• Management and development of client relationships at all levels in the client business
• Understanding the client's business, developing the scope of what we offer - growing revenues in a sustainable manner
• Keeping a well engaged and motivated workforce
• Developing the workforce so we can deliver now and in the future
• Hold high standards and promote the ipsum way of service throughout the business

Location: United Kingdom (Various)

Employment type: Full time / Permanent

Working Hours: (Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week)

The Contracts Manager will lead the successfully delivery of our contracted requirements by developing productive client relationships and expanding the scope of work being delivered to sustainably grow our business.

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We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you're not just taking a job - you're starting a career with real support behind it.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays

• Group Personal Pension Plan

• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications

• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!

• Life assurance cover

• Long service recognition

• Enhanced Maternity Pay

• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

• A degree qualification in Engineering, Business management, Project management or related

• Practical experience in contract management or relevant studies (essential)

• Specific knowledge and experience of working within DNO networks

• Previous experience working in an operational role on HV/EHV power distribution.

• Previous experience delivering work that requires activities like: deep excavation, temporary works, cable installation, cable jointing, wood pole line construction and dismantlement, engaging with stakeholders including: EA, Network Rail, Cadent Gas, private landowners and occupiers

• Solid and up to date knowledge of statutory requirements, legislation, and technical advances (e.g. what decarbonisation means for power distribution network).

• Good knowledge of health and safety practice and effective risk controls

• Commercial / contractual awareness including forms of contract like NEC