Contracts Manager

Matchtech; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee major water and civil engineering projects across the North West. The role is permanent and focuses on commercial performance, programme delivery, resources, health and safety, quality, and stakeholder relationships across multiple sites.

You will lead planning, procurement, contract administration, and risk management while ensuring NEC contract compliance and adherence to CDM regulations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing civil engineering or water projects.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts, CDM regulations, and cost control.
• Certifications: SMSTS, CSCS, NEBOSH Construction Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, programming and successful delivery of civil engineering and water projects across the North West.
• Monitor project costs, resources, forecasts, margins and commercial performance, including monthly cost value reconciliations.
• Manage procurement, subcontractor engagement, contract administration, cost plans, risks and commercial reporting.
• Oversee tender handovers, pre-start meetings, project reviews, progress meetings and accurate records of actions.

Skills

Contract management

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Cost control

Procurement

Education

HNC/HND or degree in civil engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Our client, a leading civil engineering and infrastructure specialist, is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee major water and civil engineering projects across the North West. This is a permanent position responsible for commercial performance, programme delivery, operational resources, health and safety, quality and customer relationships across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, programming and successful delivery of civil engineering and water projects, ensuring schemes progress without unnecessary delays.
• Monitor project costs, resources, forecasts, margins and commercial performance, including monthly cost value reconciliations and end-of-life forecasts.
• Manage procurement, subcontractor engagement, contract administration, cost plans, risks, opportunities and commercial reporting.
• Oversee tender handovers, pre-start meetings, project reviews, progress meetings and accurate records of actions and decisions.
• Ensure temporary and permanent design activities are appropriately managed, resourced and delivered in line with project requirements.
• Provide strong leadership across operational teams, including workforce allocation, recruitment, reporting lines, training and progression.
• Promote high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and quality, ensuring alignment with legal, client and internal requirements.
• Build effective relationships with clients, subcontractors, communities and other stakeholders while minimising the impact of works.

Job Requirements:

• Extensive experience managing projects within a civil engineering or water environment.
• Strong knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, programme management, risk management and cost control.
• Understanding of NEC contracts
• Experience with Microsoft Project and Primavera P6
• Experience supporting pre-qualification and tendering processes for multidisciplinary projects.
• HNC, HND or degree-level qualification in civil engineering, construction or a related discipline.
• SMSTS and CSCS certification.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate.

If you are an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong civil engineering or water background, this is an excellent opportunity to lead significant infrastructure projects across the North West.