Contracts Manager

Bimplus; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Discretionary bonus

Pension and wider benefits

Job summary

Bimplus is seeking a Contracts Manager in the Bristol area to oversee a regional portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. You will lead project teams, drive delivery against programme and budgets, and liaise with clients and stakeholders across the supply chain.

The role requires strong contract management experience, SMSTS and a full UK driving licence, with a senior focus on safety, quality and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management for civil engineering/infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership and delivery of multi-project portfolios.
• Solid understanding of programme, cost, quality and safety objectives.
• Experience with frameworks and tender environments.

Responsibilities

• 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 relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners
• Supporting pre-construction, tender and framework opportunities
• Working with commercial and planning teams
• Identifying opportunities for continued growth and repeat business
• Driving high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance

Skills

Contract management

Civil engineering

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

NEC contracts

Job description

Contract Management & Procurement Consultancy

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:

As Contracts Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• 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:

We are looking for an established Contracts Manager with a strong background in civil engineering, highways or infrastructure.

You should be able to demonstrate:

• 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:

A competitive package is available including:

• 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

This would suit an experienced Contracts Manager looking for a senior role with responsibility across a varied regional project portfolio.