Contracts Manager (Waste Disposal)

Manchester/Hybrid

£-Attractive salary plus benefits

WasteRecruit has been retained to search for and select a Contracts Manager for the largest disposal authority in the UK. Based in central Manchester and reporting directly to the Head of Contract Services, your main responsibilities will include:

* Manage the operational and performance monitoring aspects of the Waste & Resources disposal contracts, ensuring that output specifications are met or exceeded, and key targets are met.

* Develop, implement and maintain new processes, systems and procedures for the effective management of the contracts, to aid continuous improvement in performance and service provision.

* Provide technical advice in complex contractual areas and support all stakeholders in relation to the successful implementation and management of the contracts.

* Build and maintain effective relationships with the contractors, Districts, Elected Members, and external bodies and agencies.

* Resolve contractual issues through negotiation with the contractor(s) and partner organisations.

* Monitor compliance with the Performance Management Framework.

* Responsibility for verification of Contract payments and reconciliation in accordance with the Contracts and payment mechanism requirements.

* Initiate business continuity and contingency plans to prepare for the situation where the Contractor(s) canno...