Contract Manager

JR United Kingdom; Worcester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Highways Term Maintenance Industry is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee highway maintenance operations in Worcester. The role involves managing projects, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Join a supportive environment that values career growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contracts or project management, ideally within highways or civil engineering.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive performance and team development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful delivery of highway maintenance projects.
• Lead and develop a team to achieve performance targets.
• Monitor budgets and financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Awareness

Project Management

Health and Safety Knowledge

Job description

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Ringway is a market leader in the Highways Term Maintenance Industry, responsible for looking after over 50,000 kms of the UK’s highways network. We take pride in offering a dedicated, flexible approach which supports our clients, underpinned by the recruitment, development and retention of a locally based workforce. We want you to grow your career in a way that suits you, whether that is making the best of your skills in a role you enjoy, or developing new skills as you progress with our company.

We are currently looking for a Contracts Manager to lead and deliver key highway maintenance operations in Worcester.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the successful delivery of highway maintenance projects, ensuring efficiency and quality standards.
• Lead and develop a team to achieve performance targets, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.
• Manage resources effectively to optimise service delivery and meet contractual KPIs.
• Monitor budgets and financial performance, ensuring cost-effective operations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and local authorities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on safety, compliance, and innovation in service delivery.
• Ensure all operations align with health, safety, and environmental best practices.

About You:

• Proven experience in contracts or project management, ideally within highways, infrastructure, or civil engineering.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive performance and team development.
• Commercial awareness, including budget and P&L management.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and compliance regulations.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on efficiency, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Awarded Investors in People Silver, a member of the 5% Club, and recognised as an Investor in Diversity, Ringway is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and rewarding work environment.

We have a dedicated recruitment team and kindly request that agencies refrain from contacting us regarding speculative CVs or recruitment support.

Ringway supports work-life balance by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles.