Contracts Manager

Pertemps Tm; Brixham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car/Allowance

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Pertemps Tm is seeking a Contracts Manager for the South West region (Bristol). The role manages a portfolio of highways and civil projects, overseeing project teams and ensuring delivery from pre-construction to completion.

The ideal candidate has senior management experience in civil engineering, strong leadership, and a good knowledge of NEC contracts. SMSTS and a full UK driving licence are required. Permanent, with a competitive package including car/allowance and bonus.

Qualifications

• Senior management experience in civil engineering, highways or infrastructure.
• Experience overseeing multiple projects and delivery teams.
• Good knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Strong leadership and client-facing skills.
• SMSTS certification and a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple civil engineering projects across the region
• Lead and support Project Managers and site delivery teams
• Take responsibility for programme, quality, safety and overall project performance
• Work closely with commercial, planning and pre-construction teams
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners
• Support tendering and future work-winning opportunities
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective measures where required
• Identify opportunities for continued growth across existing and future projects
• Drive best practice and continuous improvement across delivery teams

Skills

Senior management

Civil engineering

Highways

Infrastructure

Project management

Delivery teams

Commercial awareness

Client-facing

SMSTS

Driving licence

Job description

Contracts Manager – Civil Engineering South West | Bristol Region

£65,000–£70,000 + Car/Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

An established civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to strengthen its regional delivery team across the South West.

This is a senior operational position overseeing a portfolio of highways and civil engineering schemes, with responsibility for multiple project teams and the successful delivery of works from pre-construction through to completion.

The role offers a good mix of operational leadership, client management and business development, working closely with project, commercial and pre-construction teams across a strong pipeline of regional work.

The Role As Contracts Manager, you will:

• Oversee multiple civil engineering projects across the region
• Lead and support Project Managers and site delivery teams
• Take responsibility for programme, quality, safety and overall project performance
• Work closely with commercial, planning and pre-construction teams
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners
• Support tendering and future work-winning opportunities
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective measures where required
• Identify opportunities for continued growth across existing and future projects
• Drive best practice and continuous improvement across delivery teams

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Proven senior management experience within civil engineering, highways or infrastructure
• Experience overseeing multiple projects and delivery teams
• Strong operational and commercial awareness
• Experience working within framework or repeat-client environments
• Good knowledge of NEC contracts
• Excellent leadership and client-facing skills
• SMSTS
• Full UK driving licence

Package

• £65,000–£70,000 DOE
• Company car or car allowance
• Performance-related bonus
• Excellent pension and wider benefits package
• Permanent position

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of civil engineering work across the South West.