Contracts Manager

Gap Personnel; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable hiring company based in Newton Abbot is looking for a Contracts Manager. You will oversee project delivery, lead teams, and maintain strong client relationships. Ideal candidates possess excellent communication and organizational skills, with experience in project management, ideally in the highways sector. The role offers a salary of GBP43,500, a company car, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Company car

Health package and benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within the highways sector or related field.
• Proactive, organized, and confident in client-facing settings.
• Strong leadership abilities for team management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth delivery of projects from start to finish.
• Coordinate teams and maintain client relationships.
• Prepare and issue Risk Assessments and Method Statements.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational abilities

Strong customer service focus

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Job description

Contracts Manager

Location: Newton Abbot
Salary: GBP43,500 + Company Car + Benefits Package
Hours: Full-time, Permanent (45 hours per week, 07 00)

Thanks to continued growth and business development, our client a highly regarded and expanding company within the highways and infrastructure sector is seeking a talented Contracts Manager to join their team at their Newton Abbot headquarters.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to take ownership of a diverse range of projects, working in a dynamic and supportive environment where hard work and initiative are recognised and rewarded.

The Role

The Contracts Manager will be responsible for ensuring the smooth delivery of projects from start to finish, coordinating teams, maintaining strong client relationships, and upholding quality and safety standards throughout.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading project setup in collaboration with the estimating team.
• Managing client communication and delivering outstanding customer service throughout each project.
• Preparing and issuing RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements).
• Creating clear work instructions for site teams to ensure efficient and safe operations.
• Processing completed work sheets and reviewing documentation submitted by crews.
• Overseeing time sheet reviews and resource allocation for assigned teams.
• Supervising the Contracts Supervisor, providing leadership and support.
• Working with colleagues to resolve issues and optimise workflow efficiency.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be proactive, organised, and confident in both client-facing and team leadership settings. Experience in the highways sector or a related field is desirable, but candidates with strong project management skills from other industries will also be considered.

Essential skills and attributes

• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Strong customer service focus with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A practical and solutions-focused approach.

The Package

• Salary of GBP43,500
• Company car (limited personal use)
• Health package and benefits
• Competitive pension scheme
• Genuine career development opportunities within a growing organisation

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive company that values its people and delivers high-quality projects across the South West.