Contracts Manager

JAM Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Discretionary bonus

Pension

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd seeks a Contracts Manager to lead highways and infrastructure delivery in the South West from Bristol. The role is full-time and permanent, offering £61,000–£70,000 DOE plus a company car or car allowance, discretionary bonus and benefits.

You will oversee multiple projects, guiding Project Managers and site teams to successful completion, working with pre-construction and planning colleagues to develop delivery strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of multi-project Civils/Highways delivery
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills
• Good understanding of delivery programmes and commercial drivers

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the region
• Provide leadership to Project Managers and site teams
• Ensure projects meet programme, cost, quality and safety objectives
• Collaborate with pre-construction and planning teams to shape delivery strategies
• Build relationships with clients and supply chain partners

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Commercial awareness

Programme delivery

Job description

A Contracts Manager is sought to lead the delivery of highways and infrastructure schemes across the South West, based in Bristol. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary of £65,000 to £70,000, supplemented by a car allowance, bonus, and further perks. You will oversee multiple projects, guiding Project Managers and site teams to successful completion. Working alongside pre-construction colleagues, you will shape delivery strategies for upcoming work. The role requires robust leadership, sound commercial judgement, and a thorough grasp of civil engineering practices. Prior experience in a comparable senior position is essential to manage these varied responsibilities effectively.

Contracts Manager - Civil Engineering Location: Bristol / South West Salary: £61,000 - £70,000 DOE + Car/Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits Contract: Permanent, Full Time

An established civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to join its South West operations, supporting the delivery of a growing portfolio of highways and infrastructure projects. This is a senior operational position with responsibility for overseeing multiple projects and providing leadership and direction to Project Managers and site-based delivery teams. Alongside project delivery, you will work closely with pre-construction and planning teams, supporting new opportunities and helping to develop effective delivery strategies.

The Role:

• Overseeing multiple civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the region
• Providing leadership and support to Project Managers and operational teams
• Ensuring projects achieve programme, commercial, quality and safety objectives
• Monitoring project performance and implementing corrective action where required
• Building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners
• Supporting pre-construction, tender and framework opportunities
• Working collaboratively with commercial and planning teams
• Identifying opportunities for continued growth and repeat business
• Driving high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance

About You:

• Previous experience operating at Contracts Manager or comparable senior operational level
• Strong civil engineering/infrastructure project delivery experience
• Experience overseeing multiple projects and delivery teams
• Good commercial and programme awareness
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working within framework and/or tender environments
• SMSTS Full UK driving licence
• Experience within highways, local authority infrastructure or NEC contracts would be advantageous.

Package:

• Salary £61,000 - £70,000 DOE
• Company car or car allowance
• Discretionary bonus
• Pension and wider company benefits
• Long-term opportunity within an established civil engineering business