Contracts Lead - Civil & Water Infrastructure

Randstad Construction & Property; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive car allowance

Private medical cover

Company pension

Life assurance

Volunteer leave

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Randstad Construction & Property is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead multi-site civil engineering and water infrastructure portfolios across Manchester, Merseyside, and Cheshire. You will drive operational delivery, financial performance, safety leadership, and strategic client relationships within regional frameworks.

You will hold civil engineering qualifications and NEC contract expertise, with strong capability in programming tools like MS Project and P6.

Qualifications

• Hold an HNC, HND, or Degree in Civil Engineering alongside active SMSTS and CSCS credentials.
• Demonstrate extensive experience managing civil engineering and water infrastructure projects across multi-site frameworks.
• Deep working knowledge of NEC contracts (Early Warnings, Compensation Events), CDM regulations, and design management.
• Strong capability in construction programming (MS Project, P6) and tender pre-qualification processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and senior operational staff, ensuring optimal resource allocation and workforce development.
• Manage project financial performance, reviewing CVRs, risk registers, and commercial forecasts monthly.
• Drive health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance, conducting Senior Management Inspections (SMIs) across active sites.
• Chair key client progress meetings, manage third-party stakeholders, and oversee pre-commencement and tender handover processes.

Skills

Contract management

Leadership

Commercial acumen

NEC contracts knowledge

Education

HNC / HND / Degree in Civil Engineering

SMSTS

CSCS

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Randstad Construction & Property is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead multi-site civil engineering and water infrastructure portfolios across Manchester, Merseyside, and Cheshire. You will drive operational delivery, financial performance, safety leadership, and strategic client relationships within regional frameworks.

You will hold civil engineering qualifications and NEC contract expertise, with strong capability in programming tools like MS Project and P6.