Contracts Co-Ordinator

Job Description

Lead the in-house contractor to deliver planned, cyclical and routine roads maintenance, winter maintenance, other construction works, and provide front line response to emergencies in a safe and efficient manner with particular responsibility for estimating and tendering, procurement of sufficient resources, planning, health and safety, achieving profit targets and the day to day management of in-house and sub- contractor operations, so as to provide best value.

 

Requirements

Manage the estimating, tendering, construction and financial control of the in-house contractor activities including private party works.

Management of Health and Safety including undertaking the CDM contractor’s role.

Deal with service enquiries and complaints.

Manage staff resources and allocation of work.

Management of staff training, development and appraisal.

Implement absence management and disciplinary procedures

Deal with relevant insurance claims against the Council.

Keep up to date with new legislation, equipment, processes and changes to operational policies and procedures.

Implement and contribute to developing the Direct Services Quality Management System.

Prepare reports and general advice for the Roads Maintenance Manager, other council sections, Councillors and others.

Contribute to managing, implement, monitor and review the winter maintenance service and emergency service in accordance with operational plans and procedures.

Participate in the provision of the winter maintenance service and emergency service in accordance with operational plans of procedures.

 

The Individual

Knowledge and experience of roads maintenance management and construction, including estimating/tendering.

Demonstrable experience of implementing Health and Safety policies and procedures.

HND Qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification or comprehensive relevant experience in a supervisory role.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to work, on own initiative, to a strict timetable to meet deadlines

Computer literate and possess basic computing skills

You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van.

Familiar with general purpose software packages.

Ability to identify and manage resources.

An ability to identify problems explore different options and recommend appropriate solutions

Current knowledge of work practices relating to a wide range of Roads Maintenance activities.

Proven ability to manage a team with limited supervision.

Demonstrative ability to organise resources effectively.

Flexible and adaptable.

Team player.

Well organised, helpful and able to show initiative.

Ability to communicate successfully with a wide range of contacts.

Ability to motivate team and delegate appropriately

Coach and mentor others.

Be willing to share learning and encourage others to do the same.

Listen to others and respond to their needs.

Apply a range of development techniques to develop and train staff.

Manual and physical dexterity for working out of doors.

Able to work flexible hours as determined by site activities.

 

Closing Date: 04 October 2024

Starting Salary: £41,696.20

£22.12 per hour

36.25 hours per week

 

Proposed Interview Date: TBC

 

For Further information contact Grant Brotherston on 07971999550