Contract Manager

DDC; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in highways drainage and infrastructure surveying is seeking a Contract Supervisor to manage delivery on civil engineering projects. This role requires strong operational skills and experience in coordinating teams, ensuring compliance, and maintaining safety standards. Join a growing organization where your contributions will have a direct impact on high-profile projects.

Benefits

Structured career progression

Exposure to live civil engineering projects

Competitive salary and benefits package

Positive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory or coordination role within civil engineering, highways, or construction.
• Strong operational and organisational skills.
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day delivery of drainage and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate site personnel, subcontractors, equipment, and materials.
• Provide regular project updates to management on progress, costs, risks, and issues.

Skills

Operational skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Education

Experience in civil engineering or construction

Tools

Excel

Reporting software

Job description

About Us

At DDC, we specialise in highways drainage and infrastructure surveying, working directly across the National Highways network in the Southeast Region. We support complex infrastructure projects with precision data, proactive project delivery, and technical expertise. As the business continues to grow, we are strengthening our contract team with a new Contract Supervisor role — providing an excellent opportunity to step into a growing organisation where your skills will directly contribute to high-profile projects, with the backing of an experienced and supportive team.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Lead Contracts Manager, you’ll take a leading role in delivering drainage survey and civil engineering projects both efficiently and safely. Acting as the key operational link between the office and site teams, you will manage daily operations, coordinate resources, supervise site teams, and ensure that all activities meet compliance, safety and commercial targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day delivery of drainage and infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of Road Space applications for both National Highways and Local Authorities.
• Coordinate site personnel, subcontractors, equipment, and materials.
• Monitor operational performance and resource utilisation.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotes and manage orders.
• Support SHEQ compliance through site inspections, safety briefings, and training.
• Provide regular project updates to management on progress, costs, risks, and issues.
• Promote a positive team culture and support staff development.

About You

• Previous experience in a supervisory or coordination role within civil engineering, highways, or construction.
• Strong operational and organisational skills.
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety practices, including CDM 2015 Principal Contractor role.
• Commercial awareness and ability to monitor site-level budgets.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Proficient IT skills (email, Excel, reporting software).
• Full UK Driving Licence with less than 6 endorsements.

Desirable

• Experience in drainage survey operations.
• SSSTS/SMSTS/IOSH qualifications.
• CSCS card.
• Understanding of drainage systems, survey methods, and drawings.

We are open to candidates at different stages:

• Experienced individuals who are ready to hit the ground running.

Why Join DDC?

• Be part of a growing company delivering nationally significant projects.
• Join a team where your voice is heard and your contribution matters.
• Structured career progression as the company expands.
• Exposure to live civil engineering projects and client-facing delivery.
• Positive and collaborative team environment where development is encouraged.
• Competitive salary, training, and benefits package.

To apply: Please send your CV and cover letter to [e-mail].