Assistant Contracts Manager

Breedon Group plc; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary

25 days leave + 8 bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Apprenticeships and talent programmes

Make a difference day

Life assurance

Share save scheme

Job summary

Breedon Group plc in Lisburn seeks an experienced Assistant Contracts Manager to join our Civil Engineering team and drive successful delivery of framework contracts and major projects across the Western and Southern Region. This role oversees scoping, planning, programming and operational delivery, with responsibility for the full contract lifecycle, client management and commercial performance.

You’ll lead a small team of Contracts Supervisors and Engineers, coordinate multiple projects and

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of five years’ management experience in civil engineering projects or contracts.
• Proven people-management and leadership capabilities.
• Good commercial understanding and ability to manage costs and performance.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction materials, methods and plant.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to identify problems and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day management and performance of contracts and projects.
• Scope, plan, programme and deliver multiple civil works and frameworks.
• Lead Contracts Supervisors and Engineers; ensure resources are aligned.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with standards.
• Manage costs, monitor performance against budgets and tender allowances.
• Prepare CVRs and subcontractor payments; oversee invoicing of works.
• Maintain commercial and operational records; collaborate with teams.
• Engage with Tendering and Estimating on quotations and bids.
• Represent Breedon at client meetings and manage project issues proactively.
• Build strong client relationships and coordinate with supply chain.

Skills

Project leadership

People management

Commercial awareness

Contract cost oversight

Strong communication

Problem solving

Independent decision making

Driving licence

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Assistant Contracts Manager

Application Deadline: 19 September 2026

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Temple Quarry, 26 Ballycarngannon Road, Lisburn, Co. Antrim

Description

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Assistant Contracts Manager to join our Civil Engineering team and help lead the successful delivery of Breedon’s framework contracts and individual projects across the Western and Southern Region.

This is a varied and influential role with responsibility across the full lifecycle of our civil engineering works — from scoping, planning and programming through to operational delivery, commercial performance and client management.

You’ll lead a small team of Contracts Supervisors and Engineers, coordinate multiple projects at the same time and work closely with our clients and wider Breedon teams to ensure every project is delivered safely, efficiently, to a high standard and with strong commercial performance.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day management and performance of the contracts and projects under your control.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Scoping, planning, programming and delivering multiple civil engineering projects and framework works.
• Leading and supporting a team of Contracts Supervisors and Engineers.
• Setting clear operational standards and ensuring projects are appropriately resourced.
• Taking ownership of Health & Safety across your contracts and promoting a positive safety culture.
• Ensuring works meet Breedon’s quality standards and all relevant contractual specifications.
• Monitoring the quality of materials and workmanship throughout project delivery.
• Managing contract costs and monitoring performance against tender allowances and agreed budgets.
• Preparing and reviewing monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and subcontractor payments.
• Overseeing the measurement and invoicing of completed works.
• Maintaining accurate commercial and operational records throughout each contract
• Working with our Tendering and Estimating teams on quotations, tenders and bid submissions where required.
• Representing Breedon at client and progress meetings and taking a proactive approach to resolving operational issues.
• Building strong relationships with clients and Breedon’s wider supply chain.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across Commercial, Health & Safety, Quality, Technical, Quarrying, Finance and HR.
• Leading, motivating and developing your team to create a positive and high-performing working environment.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone with strong civil engineering experience who is comfortable balancing people, projects, clients and commercial performance.

You’ll need:

• A third-level qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least five years’ management experience in a similar role, managing large civil engineering works, framework contracts or term contracts.
• Strong people-management skills, with the ability to lead, influence and mentor others.
• Good commercial knowledge and confidence managing contract costs and performance.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction materials, plant and working methods.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously within a fast-paced operational environment.
• The ability to identify problems, make decisions and develop practical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The confidence to work independently while knowing when to draw on the wider management team.
• A full driving licence.

Membership of a relevant professional institute would be advantageous, although strong senior-level experience will also be taken into consideration.

The kind of person who will thrive in this role

You’ll be someone who likes taking ownership, building relationships and seeing projects through from planning to successful delivery.

You’ll need to be commercially minded, adaptable and comfortable making decisions in a changing operational environment. You’ll also have a strong customer focus and the ability to balance client expectations with safety, quality, programme and commercial requirements.

If you’re an experienced Civil Engineering professional looking for a role where you can influence projects, develop people and take on broader commercial and operational responsibility, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Benefits

• Attractive salary
• Time to recharge with 25 days leave –plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Invest in your future with our contributory pension scheme.
• We’ve got your back with our employee assistance programme.
• Ongoing career and personal development through our Apprenticeships and other talent programmes
• Give back to your community with our “Make a difference day”.
• Peace of mind with our life assurance.
• Save and share through our “Share save scheme