Contract Manager

Building Careers UK; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable civil engineering contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager. You'll oversee the delivery of multiple civil engineering and groundworks projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Candidates should have a strong background in contract management, with knowledge of JCT or NEC contracts. This position offers a competitive salary, company vehicle, and the chance to play a key role in the business's growth.

Benefits

Company vehicle or car allowance

Pension and benefits package

Long-term stable workload

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within civil engineering or groundworks.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts.
• Experience managing multiple projects and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple civil engineering and groundworks contracts.
• Oversee site teams and subcontractor performance.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

Contracts management

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Tools

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Job description

The Role

Our client, a well-established civil engineering contractor operating across the North West, is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the successful delivery of multiple civil engineering and groundworks projects. The projects will be mainly be based in the North West but the company does operate nationwide so will involve travel at times.

This is a key senior position responsible for managing contracts from pre-start through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple civil engineering and groundworks contracts across the region
• Oversee site teams, subcontractors and supply chain performance
• Administer contracts (JCT / NEC where applicable), including variations and final accounts
• Programme planning, progress monitoring and cost control
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, quality and environmental standards
• Review RAMS, issue permits and ensure safe systems of work
• Client, consultant and stakeholder liaison
• Drive value engineering and cost efficiencies
• Support commercial teams with valuations and reporting
• Resolve technical, commercial and programme challenges

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within civil engineering / groundworks
• Strong knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts
• Experience managing multiple projects and site teams
• Solid understanding of cost control, variations and subcontract management
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
• SMSTS and CSCS (Gold or Black) preferred
• Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Pension and benefits package
• Long-term, stable workload with a respected regional contractor
• Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of the business

What you need to do now:

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