Contract Manager

Kier Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Contract Manager to join our TfL Highways Maintenance and Projects Framework team in London. You will lead a team of delivery managers to ensure works are delivered on time, safely and to high standards, meeting contractual requirements across North London.

You will manage Winter Maintenance operations, drive continuous improvement, and promote safe systems of work. The role requires strong leadership, commercial acumen and the ability to engage with clients and

Qualifications

• Leadership of highways maintenance or equivalent operations.
• Strong contract management and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent safety culture and compliance mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of delivery managers to ensure works are delivered on time, safely, and to a high standard.
• Manage Winter Maintenance operations, including fleet, resources and stock.
• Develop and support delivery managers and supervisors with training and guidance.
• Act as Premises Manager for relevant depots and offices, ensuring compliance with Kier Group quality standards.
• Promote innovation on the contract with a focus on environmental improvements, safety and cost savings.

Skills

NRSWA

SMSTS

NEBOSH

Driving licence

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We're looking for a Contract Manager to join our TfL Highways Maintenance and Projects Framework (HMPF) team based in London. You'll be joining a large and established team covering two depots, working across London 24/7, 365 days a year. In this role, you'll provide leadership and expertise to deliver the requirements of the TfL Highways Maintenance and Projects Framework across North London.

Location: London

Hours: 45 Hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Contract Manager, you'll lead a team of delivery managers to ensure all works are delivered on time, safely and to a high standard, meeting our clients' contractual requirements whilst promoting continuous improvement and ensuring your team has the competence, resources and safe systems of work they need to succeed. Your day to day will include:

• Ensuring adherence to all contractual KPIs and overseeing the performance of the HMF Contract
• Managing Winter Maintenance Operations, including fleet, resources and stock in line with contractual requirements and industry best practice
• Leading and developing a team of delivery managers and supervisors, ensuring they have adequate training and support
• Acting as Premises Manager for relevant depots and offices, ensuring compliance to all Kier Group Quality standards
• Promoting innovation on the contract with a focus on environmental improvements, safety and cost savings

What are we looking for?

This Contract Manager role could be an excellent fit if you:

• Hold relevant leadership and industry qualifications, such as NRSWA, SMSTS, or equivalent management and supervisory certifications
• Have achieved NEBOSH Safety Excellence certification and can demonstrate a strong commitment to health, safety, and operational compliance
• Bring substantial experience leading high-performing highways maintenance, infrastructure, or operational teams, delivering exceptional service and performance
• Combine strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage contracts, drive efficiencies, and deliver successful outcomes for clients and stakeholders
• Are an influential communicator with excellent relationship-building skills, supported by strong digital and ICT capability and a full driving licence

Rewards And Benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.