Contract Manager

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

Job summary

A well-established civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the successful delivery of multiple projects across the North West of England. This senior role requires managing contracts from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely and within budget. Candidates should have proven experience in civil engineering and robust knowledge of JCT/NEC contracts. A competitive salary, company vehicle, and benefits package are offered, along with the opportunity to contribute to the business's growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company vehicle or car allowance

Pension and benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within civil engineering or groundworks.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts.
• Full UK driving licence and preferred SMSTS and CSCS (Gold or Black).

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple civil engineering and groundworks contracts.
• Oversee site teams, subcontractors and supply chain performance.
• Administer contracts, including variations and final accounts.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and quality standards.

Skills

Contracts management

Site management

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

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 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 efficienciesSupport 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

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