Contracts Manager

JN Bentley; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial benefits

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead a programme of water and environmental schemes across the Yorkshire region. You will manage a team of site managers, drive delivery, and ensure commercial and programme targets are met.

The role requires civil engineering knowledge, NEC contracts experience, and strong leadership and communication skills. You will travel across sites and contribute to client satisfaction while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Civil engineering principles and practices understood.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication with team members and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Instill company culture and drive consistency across schemes.
• Lead a team of site managers to deliver programmes on time.
• Ensure compliance with standards, processes and client satisfaction.
• Support growth and development of the team.
• Take overall responsibility for commercial and programme delivery.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Problem-solving

Travelling

Education

HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

NEC3/NEC4

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £600 million, Mott Macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

MMB has been working with Yorkshire Water since MMB's creation in 1999, delivering a huge variety of projects - from restoring and upgrading picturesque reservoirs, to installing the latest technology to provide clean drinking water or treat sewerage to protect rivers - we've done it all. We have several frameworks with Yorkshire Water and remain a delivery partner into AMP8, keeping our team of over 300 people busy for years to come.

As a Contracts Manager you will be responsible for a portfolio of schemes that enhance our environment and communities - from improving flood defences, to upgrading water treatment works and providing nature-based solutions that improve biodiversity. Our Contract Managers are great communicators, motivators & leaders, who have a wealth of technical knowledge, and have full ownership of the whole process from inception to handover.

The Role Of a Contracts Manager Includes

• Instilling the company culture and driving consistency across a number of schemes for the organisation
• Leading a team of site managers to ensure successful execution of the programme
• Improving awareness, compliance and performance with company standards & processes
• Facilitating the growth and development of the team
• Overall responsibility for commercial and programme delivery whilst ensuring client satisfaction

What You’ll Need

• CSCS, SSSTS/ SMSTS
• HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• Understand civil engineering principles and practices
• Knowledge of NEC3 or 4
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region

What’s In It For You

Alongside our significant training and development investment, bespoke progression plan and support to achieve professional chartership, we offer a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

To view our full range of benefits, please see the Bentley benefits brochure attached.