Contracts Manager

Randstad Construction and Property; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead diverse civil engineering projects across London and the South East. The role involves managing site teams, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring project success through effective planning and execution. Candidates should have proven experience in civils schemes and knowledge of NEC contracts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering multiple civils schemes or major highways projects.
• Knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead civils schemes from Early Design Information to final delivery.
• Manage site teams and supply chain partners to ensure project completion.
• Develop and manage contractual programmes and update cost forecasts.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Contract Management

Education

Formal qualification in civil engineering

Job description

Randstad is seeking an experienced "Contracts Manager" to join our growing regional civils team. You will be responsible for the successful delivery of diverse civil engineering projects across London and the South East, including regeneration schemes, junction improvements, and infrastructure upgrades within the energy and rail sectors.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading civils schemes from Early Design Information (EDI) stage through to final delivery.
• Building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with clients to ensure project success.
• Actively participating in project planning and programme development, working alongside our Pre-Construction team and clients from the outset.
• Managing site teams and supply chain partners, ensuring all work is completed safely and to schedule.
• Developing and managing contractual programmes, and updating cost forecasts in partnership with the commercial team.
• Developing your team through coaching, mentoring, and training.
• Ensuring the timely procurement of materials, plant, and subcontractors to meet project targets.
• Assisting the Operations Manager in identifying new opportunities within the region.

You will need:

• Proven experience in the delivery of multiple civils schemes or a major highways project.
• A formal qualification in a civil engineering related subject (advantageous).
• Knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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