Survey Contracts Manager

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.  

Where will you be working? 

M Group Transport 

Our Aviation Survey team manages a wide range of specialist survey activities. Our dedicated surveyors have built and maintained relationships with our clients, working with sensitive information in safety and security critical operational environments, providing specialist geotechnical services.

Delivering primarily in the Aviation sector we have an exciting opportunity to unlock growth in our Rail, Highways, Ports and Defence sectors, with further scope within in our Energy, Technology & Communications and Water divisions.

Want to come and be a part of it? 

What will you be doing?

Are you skilled at managing clients and developing new client relations, understanding contractual obligations, monitoring staff performance and multiple activities? Do you excel at preparing tenders and ensuring competitive processes? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

You will monitor staff performance and delivery activities. Prepare tenders and ensure resources for health, safety, and environmental issues. Control contract budgets to ensure commercial success by managing budgets and monitoring costs. Conduct site safety inspections and review findings with Project Managers. Efficiently manage resources to deliver a quality end product with minimal environmental risk.

Understand the contract obligations and commitments. Monitor activities to log reimbursable costs and disruptions. Implement systems to ensure competent labour and subcontractors are available. Coordinate with Client project teams to deliver the required end product. Produce monthly reports for the Senior Management Team and attend meetings as required. Stay updated with legislation and industry trends. Develop opportunities and build long-term relationships with existing clients to maintain a repeat portfolio of work, while developing new and future clients across our transport division and beyond.

Are you ready to take on this challenge and make a significant impact? Apply now and join our team!

What you’ll bring

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering.

• Expert knowledge of Survey Disciplines, including PAS128 (Utility Detection)
• Commitment to the highest practicable standards of health and safety and environmental protection.
• A proven ability to manage and track contracts from tender through to completion.
• Level 5 Leadership & Management – Preferable
• Working knowledge and thorough understanding of CDM roles and SHEQ duties.
• Ability to assess risks including those associated with multiple sectors.
• Experience of managing delivery teams. Ranging from numerous smaller contracts to large contracts
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Environmental Awareness
• Desire for self-development and continuous self-improvement.
• Share knowledge and coach other team members in order to support improvements in team’s performance.
• Demonstrate M Group’s values and behaviours.
• CSCS Black/White card – Preferable
• Level 5 or above QCF Certificate in Utility Mapping and Surveying – Preferable
• Experience of using GPR scanners, GPS and RD series equipment – Preferable

What’s in it for you? 

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and outside of work, some of which include; 

• Matched or contributory pension scheme 

• Employee Assistance Programme  

• Access to Mental Health First Aiders  

• My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s retail discounts  

• Life Assurance  

• Cycle to work scheme  

• Enhanced maternity or paternity leave  

• Reward and recognition scheme 

• Online GP Service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year  

In addition, this role offers

• Company car and fuel card with a range of electric and hybrid vehicles to choose from 

• Salary sacrifice car scheme  

• Health Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more! 

• Private health care for you and your family  

• Discretionary bonus scheme 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays  

• Recommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us! 

Please note: Occasionally, we may close job adverts before the stated closing date. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. 

For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3 rd party background checks as part of our hiring process. Some of our roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of our induction.  

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