Summary of role

Responsible for the successful management and outcomes of the allocated projects.  This includes; customer satisfaction, HSE results, profitability, completion on time, employee and supplier performance and the product quality of operations.

Key Responsibilities

The Contracts Manager is responsible for fulfilling the assigned activities in the appropriate process, including:

·         Ensuring that all projects under their supervision are properly planned, monitored and controlled.

·         Maintaining effective and long term relationships with the customer and their representatives/advisors.

·         Implementing and maintaining GCC Strategy and Policies for Sustainability, Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental, Training and Development etc. and acting as an exemplar of the GCC culture and values.

·         Ensuring the project teams comply with the Company's Business management System.

·         Being proactive in the identification and resolution of problems.

·         Reviewing methods of working, alternative materials etc in order to maximise commercial profitability.

·         Managing, supporting, mentoring and counselling members of the project teams in their personal development.

·         Undertaking annual assessments for staff directly reporting to the role.

·         Seeking and developing ongoing continuous improvement.

·         Providing aftercare services to the customer.

·         Maintaining and providing accurate reports to Senior Management

·         Ensuring the Project Teams have adequate resources to fulfil the requirements.

·         Supervision of A number of Senior Project Managers and Project Managers.

·         Resolving staff grievances at a first level.

·         Liaison between support departments i.e. Plant, QA/QC, Planning, Design etc.

·         Any other duties relevant to the role

 Key skills

• High level of leadership and management skills
• Technical experience and knowledge
• Commercial and financial ability
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team Player

Relevant Experience

• Experience in a similar role
• Experience as a Site Manager or similar
• Experience of working abroad

Additional information

This post is initally fixed term for a period of two years.  A full driving licence is required.

Interserve Project Services has 30 years experience of working in the Middle East and today operates through associate company businesses in the construction sector in Qatar, Oman and UAE.

In Qatar, Interserve is in association with Gulf Contracting WLL, one of the countries premier construction companies, employing in excess of 10,000 staff, tradesmen and operatives and capable of undertaking some of Qatar's prestigious construction projects. For more information visit http://www.gulfcontracting.com/

Gulf Housing's extensive current portfolio of work includes contracts across the following building sectors with contract values on individual projects of up to £100m:

• Airports
• Energy
• Industrial work in Petro chemical field
• Banking
• High rise Commercial/Residential buildings

Qatar itself is one of the most rapidly developing countries in the world, with growth fuelled by the countries vast oil and gas reserves. The country is home to many expatriate workers who enjoy the benefits of the many modern leisure and retail developments, as well as being one of the safest places in the world for both residents and visitors. The country boasts first-rate medical services and schools providing the highest standards of education.

Qualifications & Specialist Skills

	Degree (or equivalent) in appropriate subject Professional Qualification CITB Level 3 Safety Cour

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