Contracts Manager

Talent Finder; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor based in Peterborough is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead project delivery and manage site processes. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years' experience in the industry, with strong practical skills and a background in civil engineering or plant management. Responsibilities include overseeing compliance, driving performance, and managing procurement processes. This role offers competitive salary and opportunities for career progression with potential hybrid working after probation.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Company car or car allowance

Travel expenses covered

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of industry experience and 2 years in a similar role.
• Background in civil engineering, groundworks, or plant management.
• Comfortable with systems, processes, data and efficiency tracking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project delivery and manage site processes.
• Lead site managers, supervisors, operatives and subcontractors.
• Produce monthly progress reports for clients and Directors.

Skills

Industry experience

Practical skills

IT capability

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS Managers Card

First Aid certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Contracts Manager | Peterborough | Full Time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm | £45,000–£55,000 DOE

Established over 25 years ago, our client is a multi‑disciplinary building and civil engineering contractor delivering projects across East Anglia and the East Midlands. Based in Peterborough with most work within a 60‑mile radius, they pride themselves on challenging traditional approaches and delivering high‑quality projects on time and within budget.

They are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, and welcome applications from all suitably skilled and qualified applicants.

What’s in it for you?

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Company car or car allowance
• Travel expenses covered
• Primarily office‑based role, with hybrid working possible after a 4‑month probation period
• Long‑established, innovative civil engineering contractor with strong regional presence
• Career progression opportunities

Are you the right person for the job?

• Minimum 10 years’ industry experience and 2 years in a similar role
• Background in civil engineering, groundworks, or plant management (experience can substitute for formal qualifications)
• Strong practical skills with a willingness to learn
• Comfortable with systems, processes, data and efficiency tracking
• Excellent IT capability (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project)
• SMSTS (minimum), CSCS Managers Card, First Aid
• Full, clean driving licence

What will your role look like?

• 70% Contracts Management – Oversee project delivery, manage site processes, ensure compliance, drive programme, quality and commercial performance
• 30% Procurement – Material take‑offs, coordinating suppliers, supporting procurement processes
• Manage projects typically ranging from £50k to £2.5m
• Lead site managers, supervisors, operatives and subcontractors
• Produce and update project programmes
• Oversee Health & Safety and environmental compliance, including HS&E audits
• Produce and update Construction Phase Health & Safety Plans
• Manage subcontractors and monitor performance
• Produce CVIs, RFIs and maintain variation/delay records
• Produce monthly progress reports for clients and Directors
• Work to tight deadlines, plan ahead and manage multiple priorities

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