Contracts Manager

Gap Personnel; Heathfield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Contracts Manager to ensure smooth project delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and project management skills, and experience in client-facing roles. This full-time position offers a salary of £43,500 plus a company car and health benefits, with opportunities for career development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company car

Health package and benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in the highways sector or related field is desirable.
• Proactive and organised in client-facing and team leadership settings.
• Practical and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth delivery of projects from start to finish.
• Coordinate teams and maintain strong client relationships.
• Prepare RAMS and create clear work instructions for site teams.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Project management skills

Strong customer service focus

Organisational abilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Job description

Contracts Manager

Location: Newton Abbot. Salary: £43,500 + Company Car + Benefits Package. Hours: Full-time, Permanent (45 hours per week, 07:00-17:00).

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.

• 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.

• 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 £43,500.

• 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.