Contracts Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car/allowance

25 days holiday + BH

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our Southwest Civils team, leading highways and civil engineering projects across the Bristol and Gloucester region. You will drive delivery, safety, and quality while expanding framework opportunities and competitive bids.

The role oversees multiple projects valued between £1M and £15M, mentors Project Managers, coordinates with pre-construction and planning, and travels across the South West to build strong client and

Qualifications

• Experience as Contracts Manager in highways/civil engineering.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and delivery teams.
• Experience delivering within framework agreements and competitive tenders.
• Strong commercial acumen balancing quality, schedule and cost.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of highways/civil projects in Bristol and Gloucester region.
• Oversee up to three projects, ensure programme, quality, safety and commercial targets.
• Develop delivery strategies with Pre-Construction and Planning teams.
• Foster relationships with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors and supply chain.
• Provide leadership to Project Managers and site teams.
• Monitor performance and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Contract management

Highways & civils

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Bid/tendering

Risk management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

NEC contracts

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

My client is a World Leading, Tier 1 Construction Company.

They are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their Southwest Civils team, supporting the successful delivery and growth of their highways and civil engineering portfolio across the Bristol and Gloucester regions.

This is a key leadership role focused on both winning and delivering projects through established framework agreements and competitive tenders. Working closely with our pre‑construction, planning and operational teams, you will play a critical role in shaping project delivery strategies, securing new work, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

The role will oversee multiple projects valued between £1 million and £15 million, managing delivery teams and ensuring successful outcomes for clients including local authorities and framework partners.

Duties

• Lead the delivery of highways and civil engineering projects across the Bristol and Gloucester region.
• Manage and oversee up to three projects simultaneously, ensuring programme, quality, safety and commercial objectives are achieved.
• Support the business in securing new work through framework opportunities and competitive tender submissions.
• Work collaboratively with Pre‑Construction and Planning teams to develop robust delivery strategies and project solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Provide leadership, direction and support to Project Managers and site‑based teams.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety,
• Environmental and Quality standards.
• Contribute to business growth by identifying opportunities within existing frameworks and new markets.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure lessons learned are captured and shared across projects.

Person Specification

• Proven experience operating at Contracts Manager level within the highways and civil engineering sector.
• Strong background in delivering infrastructure, highways or major civil engineering projects.
• Experience of managing multiple projects and leading operational delivery teams.
• Demonstrable experience working within framework agreements and competitive tender environments.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance quality, programme and financial performance.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the South West region.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)

Desirable

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Experience working on local authority highways frameworks.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and collaborative delivery models.

Benefits Package

• Competitive basic salary
• Life assurance cover
• Company car or car allowance
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
• Extensive training programmes
• Cycle-to-work scheme and Free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Leaving work early every Friday
• Company social calendar
• Training and progression