Contracts Manager Civil Engineer

Bimplus; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimplus in London is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to end of defects liability. You will manage contract conditions, risk, programme, cost reporting and client meetings, driving consistent delivery across high-profile schemes.

The role requires extensive civil experience, NEC contracts knowledge, and qualifications such as HNC/HND/Degree (or equivalent), SMSTS, CSCS.

Qualifications

• Extensive civil/water project management experience.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts, Early Warning and Compensation Event mechanisms.
• HNC/HND/Degree level (or equivalent) and relevant certifications.
• Experience with pre-qualification and tendering for multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong people management, problem-solving and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from pre-construction to end of Defects Liability Period.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and ISO 45001.
• Monitor programme, quality, progress and financial performance.
• Attend client meetings and produce progress reports.
• Work with commercial teams on budgets, variations and forecasting.
• Drive consistent delivery standards and continuous improvement.

Skills

People management

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

HNC/HND/Degree level (or equivalent)

SMSTS

CSCS card

Tools

MS Projects

Primavera P6

Job description

Contracts Manager – Civil Engineering – London

We are partnered with one of the UK’s most established civil engineering business. This very well recognised brand has secured its position as a true market leading Tier 1 in the civil engineering market sector. Whilst they have a national presence their strongest area has traditional been in the London and the Southeast. Having secured several long-term frameworks and some individual high-profile projects there is now a need to increase the management team in the southern region by recruiting a new contract manager. This role will enable you to have a major impact on some of their high-profile schemes and have a voice that will b heard to help shape and guide the business.

Position: Contracts Manager – Civil Engineering

Location: London

Package: Negotiable

Duties

Extensive experience in managing projects within a civil/water environment Good working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, programme and risk management and cost control, including forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting Experience with MS projects (and P6 an advantage) Knowledge of the NEC contract, including the Early Warning and Compensation Event mechanisms HNC/HND/Degree level (or equivalent) SMSTS CSCS card Experience in the Pre-Qualification and Tendering process for several multi-disciplinary projects Excellent people management skills with the ability to influence and mentor Problem-solving skills and analytical thinking

• Oversee projects from pre‑construction to end of Defects Liability Period
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and ISO 45001
• Monitor programme, quality, progress and financial performance
• Attend client meetings and produce progress reports
• Work with commercial teams on budgets, variations and forecasting
• Drive consistent delivery standards and continuous improvement
• Manage defects, handovers and close‑out processes
• Oversee S38, S278 and S104 works through to final sign‑off
• Review design information to improve efficiency and reduce cost
• Liaise with engineering teams to ensure effective site coverage