Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager Civil Engineering

Location: North Midlands

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join a civil engineering contractor delivering works as part of a major water infrastructure programme. Based in the North Midlands, you will oversee the contractor s delivery packages, ensuring works are completed safely, within budget and in line with programme and quality requirements.

This opportunity would suit a Contracts Manager with a strong background in heavy civil engineering, excellent commercial awareness and experience managing multiple work fronts.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, mobilisation and delivery of civil engineering work packages.
• Provide leadership to project managers, site teams and subcontractors, maintaining clear accountability for delivery.
• Monitor programmes, budgets and resources, identifying risks and implementing recovery measures where required.
• Work closely with the commercial team on forecasting, cost control, variations and contractual notifications.
• Manage relationships with the client, principal contractor, designers and wider supply chain.
• Ensure works comply with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Coordinate procurement and the allocation of labour, plant and materials.
• Review progress against contractual milestones and provide accurate operational reporting.
• Support the resolution of technical and contractual issues to maintain progress.
• Oversee completion, handover and close-out of assigned packages.

Experience and Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager within civil engineering.
• Strong track record delivering heavy civils packages, with experience in areas such as earthworks, reinforced concrete structures, drainage or infrastructure works.
• Water infrastructure experience would be advantageous.
• Experience managing multiple teams, subcontractors and concurrent work fronts.
• Strong commercial understanding and working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Ability to interpret programmes, technical drawings and specifications.
• Confident leadership, communication and client management skills.
• Relevant civil engineering or construction qualification, or equivalent practical experience.
• SMSTS and an appropriate CSCS card.
• Full UK driving licence.