R&C | Meet the Team: Contracts Manager Matt Cain

Marc Hobbins Posted On September 27, 2023

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Next up in the R&C Meet the Team series is Matt Cain

Navigating the intricate web of contracts is no simple task. At the core of R&C Williams, ensuring every agreement is transparent, beneficial, and legally robust, stands Matt Cain. As the Contracts Manager, Matt showcases a meticulous eye for detail, deep industry insight, and a dedication to ensuring each contract not only aligns with, but surpasses the expectations of all parties involved. Join us as we explore the expertise and approach of the man helping shape the contractual foundation of the organisation.

We spoke to Matt about his role at R&C and delved deeper into Matt himself.

Hi.com – HI: Describe your job in three words.
Matt – MC: Varied – Challenging – Exciting

HI: What do you do at R&C Williams?
MC: I am a contracts manager – looking after works from £5K to £5M in value.

HI: What’s the coolest thing you’re working on right now?
MC: Bridge inspections in Ironbridge. We have had to use rope access and divers – not our usual everyday work. I’m now working on a new enquiry to carry out inspections of the post tensioned cables in the structure.

HI: What are the values that drive you?
MC: Honesty and hard work. I care about what I do and want it to be right (this can sometimes be a bad thing too as I find it hard to switch off).

HI: Best thing about being part of the R&C Team?
MC: Plenty of experience within the group. There’s always someone on hand to help you if you need it.

HI: Worst thing about being part of the R&C Team?
MC: As we are currently in temporary open plan offices whilst we undertake the re-build, I am very easily distracted and drift from one conversation to the next.

HI: What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
MC: Playing golf. Watching the Wolves. DIY – currently doing a complete refurbishment of our house. I have 4 daughters so family life is always manic.

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HI: Who inspires you? and why?
MC: F1 drivers – the concentration and focus they need when reaching 200mph is incredible.

HI: Who would you most like to swap places with for the day?
MC: Lando Norris – I would love to drive for an F1 team and McLaren are my favourite team.

HI: What did you want to grow up to be when you were a kid?
MC: A footballer.

HI: Last book you read?
MC: Pig the Pug (joys of having children).

HI: Website you visit the most?
MC: BBC – news and sport.

HI: Tell us something we don’t know?
MC: I used to live in New Zealand – moved there when I was 28 to work for a tunnelling contractor.

HI: What is something [people in your industry/niche] have to deal with that you want to fix?
MC: Like most people, the amount of paperwork & permits that are now in place makes it incredibly hard work to get work done. I understand and appreciate why these processes exist, but some common sense and flexibility at times would go a long way.

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