Contracts Manager

Elvet Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 68,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead projects in civil engineering and structural repairs across the UK. This role involves managing site teams, overseeing project delivery from inception to completion, and ensuring quality and deadlines are met. The company, known for its commitment to staff development and extensive project pipeline, offers a competitive salary and generous benefits including bonuses, car allowances, and private healthcare. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional looking to advance their career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Car or allowance

Pension

Private health care

Death in service benefit

Annual leave

Up to 20% bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in managing civil engineering and structural projects, ideally in rail or highways.
• Knowledge of NEC contract suite is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage site teams and supply chain to deliver projects to quality targets.
• Oversee projects from tender to completion, ensuring deadlines are met.

Skills

Management of civil engineering projects

Structural project management

Client relationship building

Performance monitoring

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in relevant field

CSCS certification

SMSTS certification

APMP certification

Tools

NEC contract suite

Job description

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for a Contracts Manager on behalf of a market-leading specialist structural / concrete repairs contractor for works across England, with a strong work presence in Midlands & surrounding areas.

The company are an industry leader in their field delivering a number of solutions on bridges & structures nationwide. This large main contractor's specialisms include: Bridge Jacking, Bearing Replacement, Bridge Decking Upgrades, Mechanical Movement Joints, Parapet Renewals, Expansion Joints & general Concrete Repairs / Waterproofing.

Projects fall within: Highways, Rail, Nuclear & more. Project values up to £10m.

They operate as part of a larger Tier 1 company group with a turnover of £3bn+ meaning significant financial backing, security and the utmost priority on staff development. They're well known throughout this specialist industry for growing some of the most technically competent Engineers & Managers with their high standards.

The pipeline of work for this contractor is extensive and spanning several sectors hence the need to bring in some key staff across their offices UK-wide. The business' priority is to bring in an experienced Project Manager who would ideally look to progress to Contracts Manager in due course with this employer's unrivalled development.

(Please note: this is a nationwide role that will require regular occasional working away & travel. Flexible working offered and it will be individual's responsibility to plan their week with office/home/site working.)

Duties:

1. Manage site teams and supply chain to deliver projects to quality targets and deadlines.
2. Oversee projects 'cradle to grave' including tender, planning & programming.
3. Full programming & planning of projects as needed.
4. Pre-construction involvement.
5. Management of P/L for projects.
6. Early Warnings & Compensation Events.
7. Working with client to achieve deadlines & build lasting relationships.
8. Monitor performance & processes - implementing positive change to the business.

Experience Required:

1. Experience in management of civil engineering & structural projects ideally within rail or highways setting.
2. Experience managing Bridge related schemes - bearings, deckings, movement joints, expansion joints etc.
3. Experience in overseeing infrastructure project delivery working for main contractor - scheme values of £1m+.
4. Knowledge of NEC contract suite.
5. Qualifications: CSCS, SMSTS, APMP are essential. Degree or HNC/HND qualified is preferred.

Remuneration:

On offer is a salary of up to £68,000 (doe) plus generous package including:

Up to 20% bonus, car or allowance, pension, private health care, death in service benefit, annual leave and much more.

Contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment for a confidential discussion today.