Contracts Manager

THG Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager for marine civil engineering projects in the UK. The successful candidate will manage multiple projects valued between £3m and £20m, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Key responsibilities include contract administration, stakeholder management, and leading site teams. This role requires proven experience in marine works and willingness to travel across the UK. A competitive salary of £80,000 – £100,000 is offered with full travel and accommodation covered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within marine projects.
• Strong knowledge of marine works such as ports and harbours.
• Experience managing projects valued between £3m – £20m.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple marine civil engineering projects concurrently.
• Control programme, cost, quality, and HSEQ.
• Lead and support Project Managers and site teams.

Skills

Contracts Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Job description

Contracts Manager – Marine Civil Engineering

London (UK-wide travel required)

£80,000 – £100,000 + full travel & accommodation whilst away paid.

THG Recruitment are working with a well-established marine civil engineering contractor delivering complex projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and a strong forward order book, they are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple marine and heavy civils schemes.

As Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of up to four live projects at any one time, with individual project values ranging from £3m to £20m. You will take full operational ownership of your projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing multiple marine civil engineering projects concurrently
• Full responsibility for programme, cost control, quality, and HSEQ
• Leading and supporting Project Managers and site teams
• Client liaison and stakeholder management
• Contract administration, variations, and risk management
• Regular UK travel (all travel & accommodation paid while away)

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within marine projects
• Strong knowledge of marine works (ports, harbours, coastal, piling, quays, etc.)
• Experience managing projects valued between £3m – £20m
• Excellent commercial and contractual awareness
• Willingness to travel nationwide as required