About

• Company Description
• WJ Group, the UK’s leading specialist highway services and road marking business. We are currently recruiting a Contract Manager to join our team in WJ South, based in our Bitteswell (Leicestershire) depot. As a Contract Manager your main responsibilities are to ensure works are delivered in compliance with the company’s Health, Safety, Environment and Quality procedures.
• Job Description
• As a Contract Manager you are responsible for the financial monitoring and control for the contracts you own and for and management and effectively delivery. In this role you will report to General Manager of our Milton Keynes depot. As part of the Contract Manager role you will also manage supervisors to ensure all works are carried out to the expected standards and focus on ensuring the crews are utilised effectively.
• Health & Safety
• Ensure your team are operating safely including sub-contractors
• Produce RAMS documents and Work Phase plans for contracts under your responsibility
• Ensure KPI are met
• Quality & Delivery
• Plan works as customers’ requirements and ensure resources are available by liaising closely with the Operations Manager and other stakeholders
• Monitor progress of works and keep records of when jobs are completed, part completed or any relevant issues to note.
• Liaise with customers to keep an open dialogue to ensure exceptional delivery, compliance with deadlines and remedial works are delivered safely and promptly.
• Work with internal stakeholders to ensure relevant information is shared across the business
• Effectively handle any customer disputes or commercial discrepancies
• Lead by example in demonstrating exceptional behaviour, adherence to governance standards and commitment to business development initiatives, serving as a role model to all employees.

People Management

• Develop and retain top talent within your region. Fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to employees, empowering them to excel in their role and contribute to the success of the business.
• Create and maintain a positive and inclusive work environment for all employees where they feel valued and empowered to achieve their full potential.
• Qualifications
• What are we looking for?
• Basic computer literacy
• Organisation skills with ability to multi-task and prioritise tasks
• Great communication skills and able to work collaboratively.
• Relevant experience in a similar role.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing business environments, contract requirements, and priorities.
• Ability to handle and resolve conflicts / disputes that may occur.
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements is preferred.
• SSSTS would be an advantage however training can be provided.
• CSCS card
• Due to the nature of the role you should also have a Full UK Driving Licence.
• Additional Information

If you want to be part of our growing business, we will reward you with

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits including: Company Car, Pension, 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays and healthcare
• Complete on-the-job training to gain insight into WJ's processes and procedures
• Good career prospects with a wide variety of departments and job roles across the business
• A collaborative and inclusive work culture
• Ongoing career development and professional growth opportunities
• You would also need to be able to pass a Drug & Alcohol test.
• Become part of a company that has led the road marking industry from our inception. Shape the future with WJ. Apply now!
• WJ are a Disability Committed employer - If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application / recruitment process, please reach out to us directly at [email protected]
• WJ is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
• We reserve the right to close this advertisement before any stated closing date should we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage candidates to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. All applications received prior to the closing date will be considered equally, and the recruitment process will be conducted fairly and transparently.

• Department: Operations Management