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NY Highways is a newly established highways maintenance company delivered by experienced professionals with years of knowledge and an ambition to become a leading industry name.

It is our aim to become an industry leader within the Highways sector. To be known for being modern and innovative in our approach to delivering Highways services whilst supporting, developing and rewarding our workforce in a way they truly value because it offers them a balanced quality of life, the chance for career progression and fair reward for the work they do. NY Highways will take the best from public sector values and deliver as a commercial organisation.

For new NY Highways staff we will introduce progressive ways of working, terms and conditions.  

For us, 'who you are' matters. We’re proud of our workforce and the work you do in our communities.  You’ll be joining NY Highways at an exciting time and as we continue to grow, we want to get to know you.  If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, if you pride yourself on working well with others and are ambitious to make things better, then you could be part of the team in 2022.

We are looking for a Contracts Manager to bring their significant experience and strong leadership skills to NY Highways.  As part of a team of Contract Managers, you’ll be responsible for managing a team in your area/s.  We are open to discussing the geographic area you will be responsible for further with you in interview. 

Leading a large team, you’ll oversee highways schemes, monitoring progress and reporting back.  As a Leader in the company you will be professional and collaborative.  Building good relationships with colleagues and clients is essential.  Experience of working in local authorities and understanding the difference between that sector and private will be key to success in this role. 

In addition, you will be a strong people manager, able to adapt to change and take the lead in your role.  This will be a challenging role but one that brings with it the opportunity for you to see how you have developed your team and played a part in shaping the future success of our business. We want people who can will bring new ideas and are open to new opportunities within the business.  As Contracts Manager you’ll be at the forefront of new opportunities and being part of the decision making in the company as it continues to grow and expand.   

Key responsibilities

Taking control of projects from early stages through to completion, you’ll attend regular meetings with clients, subcontractors and designers and foster a collaborative approach.  All projects will be delivered under an NEC4 contract so previous experience and a good understanding of the contract is essential.  

Leading commercial and operational teams, not only in their day to day duties but in their career development through performance reviews and discussion of provision of training and development.   

Ensuring all safe working practices are followed, ensuring all works are delivered to the highest possible Health, Safety and environmental standards, whilst safeguarding the wellbeing of all employees  

Key documents 

Contracts Manager job description

What we can offer you

We are pleased to offer a competitive salary of £53,319 - £60,389 per year, pension scheme, 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, flexible working patterns, and other employee discounts and benefits.

We are committed to the continual development and training of our staff and will offer a number of courses relevant to this role and our products.

You will be have the opportunity to be at the forefront of a new and growing company that has ambitions to grow further.

Apply

To discuss this position in more details please get in touch with Ashley Benford (Resourcing Specialist) on 07814 932389 or to apply, please forward your CV to ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk

You can click "apply" on this advert, fill out the short application form and attach your CV.

·       Closing date: midnight on Monday 17 January 2022

·       Interviews planned for week starting 24th January 2022   

The recruitment of this role will be within strict social distancing guidelines as advised by the UK Government.

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