Contracts Manager

JN Bentley; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of impactful civil engineering projects. This role involves leading teams to enhance community infrastructure, improve flood defenses, and implement nature-based solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge and leadership skills, ensuring successful project delivery from inception to handover. With significant investment in training and development, this position offers a unique opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

Training and Development Investment

Bespoke Progression Plan

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing civil engineering projects.
• Strong leadership skills to guide site managers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of site managers for project execution.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and client satisfaction.

Skills

CSCS Certification

SSSTS/SMSTS

Civil Engineering Principles

NEC3 or 4 Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Effective Communication

Education

HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering

Equivalent Experience

Job description

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Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott Macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

We have been named a partner on a new AMP8 framework with United Utilities, which will extend our relationship for at least the next five years. The partnership is set to be responsible for over £3bn of major infrastructure in the North West of England. Investment includes upgrades to wastewater treatment works and reducing storm overflows through the delivery of the largest spill reduction programme in the UK, protecting more than 500km of rivers and bathing waters.

As a Contracts Manager you will be responsible for a portfolio of schemes that enhance our environment and communities - from improving flood defences, to upgrading water treatment works and providing nature-based solutions that improve biodiversity. Our Contract Managers are great communicators, motivators & leaders, who have a wealth of technical knowledge, and have full ownership of the whole process from inception to handover.

The Role Of a Contracts Manager Includes

• Instilling the company culture and driving consistency across a number of schemes for the organisation
• Leading a team of site managers to ensure successful execution of the programme
• Improving awareness, compliance and performance with company standards & processes
• Facilitating the growth and development of the team
• Overall responsibility for commercial and programme delivery whilst ensuring client satisfaction
  
  

What You’ll Need

• CSCS, SSSTS/ SMSTS
• HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• Understand civil engineering principles and practices
• Knowledge of NEC3 or 4
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region
  
  

What’s In It For You

Alongside our significant training and development investment, bespoke progression plan and support to achieve professional chartership, we offer a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

To view our full range of benefits, please see the Bentley benefits brochure attached

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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