Contracts Manager

NPT Pass; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Flexible working

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

LGPS with 15.3% employer contributions

Discounted gym membership

Development opportunities

Job summary

Neath Port Talbot Council is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join the Engineering Infrastructure - Contracts and Programme Management team within Infrastructure, Transport and Streetcare. The role involves contract and commercial management across projects, with hybrid working that combines home-based tasks with council workplaces.

You will oversee financial control, cost forecasting and procurement documentation, and support NEC contract administration from pre-contract through

Qualifications

• Substantial senior-level experience in contract, commercial or cost management.
• Experience managing multiple civil engineering or infrastructure schemes with external stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of NEC contracts and contract administration.
• Strong knowledge of financial control, cost forecasting and risk management.
• Experience with public sector procurement and funding requirements.
• Relevant degree in Engineering, Construction, QS, Commercial or Cost Management.
• Advanced numeracy and data analysis, Excel proficiency and willingness to travel within the County Borough.

Responsibilities

• Providing financial and cost control across multiple engineering infrastructure projects.
• Preparing and managing procurement and tender documentation in line with rules.
• Supporting NEC contract administration including Early Warnings and Change control.
• Maintaining audit trails, reviewing documents and final accounts.
• Facilitating risk and value management to identify opportunities for better value.
• Liaising with contractors, consultants, legal and procurement teams; supervising two officers.

Skills

NEC contracts

Contract administration

Cost management

Public sector procurement

Financial forecasting

Excel

Communication skills

Education

Engineering/Construction/Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job details

Job reference REQ05981 Date posted 29/09/2026 Application closing date 23/10/2026 Location The Quays Salary £46,579 - £50,908 Per Annum Package Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.3% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Environment, architects and engineering Attachments Contracts Manager - Job Description and Person Specification.docx Reasons to work for NPTCBC.pdf

Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join the Engineering Infrastructure - Contracts and Programme Management team within Infrastructure, Transport and Streetcare. The team supports the delivery of engineering infrastructure projects and programmes across the Council.

As Contracts Manager, you will provide contract and commercial management throughout the project lifecycle, helping project teams to procure and deliver services and works efficiently, transparently and in accordance with Council requirements.

Your daily routine will include:

• Providing financial and cost control across multiple engineering infrastructure projects, including budgets, forecasts, commitments, accruals and variance reporting.
• Preparing and managing procurement and tender documentation, including work undertaken through regional frameworks, in line with Contract Procedure Rules and funding requirements.
• Supporting project managers with NEC contract administration, including Early Warnings, Compensation Events, programmes, contractual correspondence and change control.
• Maintaining clear audit trails, reviewing contract documents, guarantees, bonds and final accounts, and ensuring records are accurate and audit-ready.
• Facilitating risk and value management activity to identify commercial, programme and delivery risks and opportunities for better value.
• Liaising with contractors, consultants, legal and procurement colleagues, technical teams, senior officers and other stakeholders, while supervising two Engineering Infrastructure Officers.

About you

Do you have:

• Substantial senior-level experience in contract, commercial or cost management, including responsibility for advising project managers and senior officers.
• Experience of managing multiple concurrent civil engineering or infrastructure schemes and working with external consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of NEC contracts, including contract administration and change management from pre-contract stage through to final account.
• Strong knowledge of financial control, cost forecasting, commercial risk management and the interpretation of cost data to support decision-making.
• Detailed working knowledge of public sector procurement, governance, Contract Procedure Rules and external funding or commercial compliance requirements.
• A relevant degree, such as Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Commercial or Cost Management, or equivalent professional competence gained through substantial relevant experience.
• Advanced numeracy and data analysis skills, comprehensive Excel experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to travel throughout the County Borough.

A recognised commercial or cost management qualification, civil engineering or cost discipline qualification, construction framework management experience, public sector experience, CSCS accreditation, knowledge of MS Project or ISO 9001 would be advantageous.

About us

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package witha remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

DBS requirements

• This post is not subject to a DBS check

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language Requirements

Welsh Language skills are not required

Additional Information

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.