Contracts Manager

Bennett & Game Recruitment LTD; Nottingham; Presencial; GBP 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Competitive salary or contract dayRate

Permanent and contract opportunities

Progression opportunities

Travel between projects

Resumo da vaga

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple groundworks and civil engineering projects across Nottingham and the East Midlands.

You will manage site teams, monitor programmes and budgets, and ensure works are delivered to contract requirements. The role suits a seasoned professional with a strong background in groundworks, earthworks, drainage, roads and sewers, and willingness to travel between sites.

Qualificações

• Minimum 5 years' experience as Contracts Manager in groundworks/civil engineering.
• Proven ability to oversee multiple projects with £1m–£15m+ values.
• Strong contractual and commercial awareness (cost control, valuations, final accounts).

Responsabilidades

• Oversee multiple groundworks and civil projects from pre-construction to handover.
• Manage Site Managers, Engineers and subcontractors to meet safety, time and budget targets.
• Monitor programmes, budgets and productivity; report progress to stakeholders.

Conhecimentos

Contract management

Groundworks knowledge

Civil engineering

Leadership

Site management

Budget control

Ferramentas

NEC

JCT

Descrição da vaga

Contracts Manager - Groundworks & Civil Engineering

Location: Nottingham / East Midlands

Job Type: Permanent or Contract

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Bennett & Game are currently recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a well-established civil engineering and groundworks contractor operating across the UK.

Our client specialises in delivering groundworks, infrastructure and civil engineering projects for major contractors and developers.

Due to ongoing project requirements, they are seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects throughout Nottingham and the wider East Midlands region.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing projects from contract award through to completion and final account settlement, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong background in groundworks, earthworks, drainage, roads and sewers or general civil engineering, who is confident overseeing multiple projects and managing site teams.

Contracts Manager - Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary or contract day rate, dependent on experience
• Permanent and contract opportunities considered
• Opportunity to work on significant groundworks and infrastructure projects
• Established contractor with a strong presence in the civil engineering sector
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Additional benefits to be confirmed

Contracts Manager - Job Overview

• Oversee the successful delivery of multiple groundworks and civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to handover
• Manage Site Managers, Engineers and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to specification
• Monitor project programmes, budgets, productivity and overall commercial performance
• Work closely with Quantity Surveyors to review valuations, variations, cost reports and final accounts
• Identify and manage contractual risks, delays and opportunities for additional revenue
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractor resources across multiple sites
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and other stakeholders
• Attend progress meetings and provide regular updates on project performance
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, quality standards and company procedures
• Support project completion, handover and final account settlement

Contracts Manager - Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience working as a Contracts Manager within groundworks, civil engineering or infrastructure
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, ideally ranging from £1m to £15m+
• Strong technical understanding of groundworks, drainage, earthworks, roads and sewers and associated infrastructure
• Good working knowledge of NEC and JCT forms of contract
• Excellent commercial awareness, including cost control, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Experience managing Site Managers, Engineers, subcontractors and site resources
• Ability to monitor programmes, identify project risks and implement corrective actions
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, RAMS and construction site compliance
• Excellent client-facing, communication and leadership skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel between projects across Nottingham and the East Midlands.