Civil Contracts Manager - Infrastructure | Bonus & Vehicle

The Norths Group; Dover; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle or car allowance

Annual bonus scheme

Pension contribution

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Training & development

Career progression

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

The Norths Group is seeking an experienced Commercial Civils Contracts Manager to oversee multiple civil engineering projects from award to final account, ensuring commercial and operational delivery. You will manage performance, contractual compliance, client relationships, and lead site teams to deliver safely, on time, and within budget.

Responsibilities include managing costs, variations, and final accounts, reviewing NEC/JCT contracts, and supporting tenders and client meetings.

Qualifications

• Proven Contracts Manager experience in civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong commercial awareness with budgets and contract performance.
• Knowledge of NEC (JCT desirable).
• Experience delivering highways, drainage, earthworks, utilities or infrastructure projects.
• Leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple civil engineering contracts simultaneously.
• Oversee project delivery from pre-construction through to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget.
• Manage client relationships and act as the primary contact.
• Monitor project costs, valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Review NEC and JCT contracts.
• Lead project teams including Site Managers, Engineers, and subcontractors.
• Prepare project reports, forecasts, and commercial updates.
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Support business development with tenders and client meetings.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards, and health & safety legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Commercial awareness

Budget management

Time management

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

CSCS Card

NEC/JCT contracts knowledge

Job description

The Norths Group is seeking an experienced Commercial Civils Contracts Manager to oversee multiple civil engineering projects from award to final account, ensuring commercial and operational delivery. You will manage performance, contractual compliance, client relationships, and lead site teams to deliver safely, on time, and within budget.

Responsibilities include managing costs, variations, and final accounts, reviewing NEC/JCT contracts, and supporting tenders and client meetings.