Contracts Manager

Ceto Talent; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus

Private healthcare

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Ceto Talent is recruiting a Contracts Manager for Highways & Infrastructure to oversee multiple projects across the UK from contract award through to final account. This role balances site and office duties, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and budget adherence while maintaining strong client relationships.

The successful candidate will have NEC contract experience, civil/highways exposure, a CSCS Black Card, a valid UK driving licence, and willingness to travel nationwide.

Qualifications

• Experience managing construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts.
• CSCS Black Card holder.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects from contract award through to completion and final account.
• Collaborate with operational, commercial and client teams to ensure delivery is safe, on time and within budget.
• Manage project programmes and coordinate project teams; act as the primary contact for clients.
• Ensure health and safety compliance across projects and monitor delivery risks.

Skills

Contract management

Client communication

Risk & programme management

Health and safety awareness

Site coordination

Job description

CONTRACTS MANAGER - HIGHWAYS & INFRASTRUCTURE

West Midlands Hybrid Working

43,000 - 52,000 + Company Car + Bonus

Ceto Talent is working with a growing specialist engineering and infrastructure contractor to recruit a Contracts Manager - Highways & Infrastructure to support the delivery of projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where you'll oversee multiple projects, taking responsibility for successful delivery while developing strong client relationships and ensuring projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.

About You

• Experience managing construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts.
• Experience within highways, infrastructure, civils or related sectors.
• CSCS Black Card holder.
• Strong health and safety awareness, with NEBOSH Construction desirable.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Confident communicating with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage project risks and programmes.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the UK.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will take ownership of projects from contract award through to completion and final account. Working closely with operational, commercial and client teams, you'll ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

You'll manage project programmes, oversee health and safety compliance, coordinate project teams and act as the primary point of contact for clients. The role requires a proactive approach to managing contractual obligations, project risks and delivery challenges while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and commercial performance.

Package

• 43,000 - 52,000 salary
• Company car
• Performance-related bonus

In addition, you'll receive private healthcare, pension contributions, life assurance, a Cycle to Work scheme, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and access to ongoing training and development opportunities.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK on a permanent basis.