Contracts Manager

Workforce People and Data Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce People and Data Ltd. is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead multiple highways projects from Wolverhampton.

You will manage commercial delivery, liaise with clients and main contractors, and ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and to required quality standards. The role requires proven highways contracts management experience, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to coordinate site teams and subcontractors while maintaining high safety and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within highways/major subcontracting environments.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness; able to manage risk and variations.
• Excellent communication and client management skills; able to liaise with main contractors and clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple highways contracts and projects concurrently.
• Oversee delivery from award to completion, ensuring safety, schedule, quality and budget.
• Monitor costs, variations and commercial performance; identify contractual risks.
• Coordinate with site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers; report to senior management.

Skills

Contract management

Highways sector

Client management

Budget control

Risk management

Communication skills

Job description

CONTRACTS MANAGER

Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Sector: Highways / Specialist Subcontracting
Type: Permanent

The Company

Our client is a well-established specialist subcontractor operating within the highways sector, delivering specialist works to major contractors and highways clients across the UK.

Due to continued growth and a strong forward order book, they are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to join their team in Wolverhampton.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager looking to take responsibility for a portfolio of highways projects and play an important role within a growing specialist business.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for the successful commercial and operational delivery of multiple highways projects, working closely with clients, main contractors, site teams and subcontractors.

You will oversee projects from initial award through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme, to specification and within budget.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing multiple highways contracts and projects simultaneously
• Taking overall responsibility for project delivery and performance
• Liaising with main contractors, clients and other project stakeholders
• Managing site teams, subcontractors and suppliers
• Reviewing programmes, progress and project requirements
• Monitoring project costs, variations and commercial performance
• Identifying and managing contractual risks
• Supporting project planning, mobilisation and delivery
• Ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with relevant health & safety requirements
• Attending site and client meetings as required
• Managing project documentation, reporting and contract administration
• Working closely with Quantity Surveyors and senior management
• Ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and to the required quality standards

The Candidate

The successful candidate will have proven experience working as a Contracts Manager within the highways sector, ideally for a specialist subcontractor or similar contractor.

You should be commercially aware, organised and confident dealing with main contractors, clients and operational teams.

Essential requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the highways sector
• Strong understanding of highways construction and specialist subcontracting
• Experience managing multiple projects/contracts
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness
• Excellent communication and client management skills
• Ability to manage site teams and subcontractors
• Black CSCS Manager/Professional card - essential
• Full UK driving licence

The role would suit an experienced Highways Contracts Manager who is looking for a long-term position with an established specialist subcontractor and the opportunity to take genuine responsibility for project delivery.

Package

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
Permanent position based from Wolverhampton, with travel to project sites as required