Contract Manager

NG Bailey Facilities Services; Kingswear; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company is seeking a Contracts Manager to take operational ownership of various civil engineering projects. The role involves managing site teams, ensuring project quality and safety, and maintaining strong client relationships. Candidates should have extensive experience in project management within civil engineering, knowledge of NEC contracts, and relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering or Construction Management. This position offers a significant opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager in civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial management principles.
• Background in delivering highways, infrastructure, utilities, or public realm schemes.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple infrastructure and civil engineering projects across the North.
• Manage Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, and subcontract partners.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

NEC contracts knowledge

Client relationship building

Health and Safety compliance

Education

HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

across both urban and rural environments Infrastructure delivery within multi-disciplinary frameworks

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will take full operational ownership of several live civil engineering projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You will work closely with site teams, commercial colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of multiple infrastructure and civil engineering projects across the North
• Managing Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, and subcontract partners
• Ensuring strict compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, and commercial teams
• Managing programme, cost control, forecasting, resource planning, and NEC-based contract administration
• Chairing and attending progress meetings while proactively mitigating project risks
• Contributing to tender input, work winning, value engineering and planning
• Supporting business development by identifying future opportunities and nurturing key client accounts

About You

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager within civil engineering or infrastructure
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial management principles
• Demonstrable background in delivering highways, infrastructure, utilities, or public realm schemes
• Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously while effectively managing site teams
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills
• Comfortable contributing to business development activity and early-stage project discussions
• Relevant qualifications – HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred

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