Contracts Manager - Civil Engineering

Bowdon Associates Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects across the North West and Midlands. The ideal candidate will have a civils subcontractor background and strong organizational skills, ensuring projects meet client expectations and are delivered on time and within budget. Competitive salary and negotiable package based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering projects including highways and drainage.
• Ability to manage site-based staff and resources effectively.
• Experience in health & safety preparation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple civil engineering projects across the North West and Midlands.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and attend meetings.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards and quality specifications.

Skills

Civils Sub-Contractor background

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Client liaison

Attention to detail

Estimating and tendering

Health & safety knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Contracts Manager - Civil Engineering

Location: Manchester

Salary: GBP50,000 - GBP65,000

The Client

Our client are a Manchester based Civil Engineering business who have led the way in delivering exceptional construction projects, with values up to GBP11.5m.

Their services include civil engineering, groundworks, FRC works, external works, and earthworks, all tailored to their clients unique requirements.

Role and Requirements

Managing on multiple projects across the North West and Midlands, we are looking for a Contracts Manager with the following experience:

• Civils Sub-Contractor background and experience.
• Commercially & contractually aware.
• Ability to organise & manage labour/plant/materials/site based staff & operatives.
• Experience in civil engineering related to; highways works, Groundworks, FRC Works, drainage, water, infrastructure.
• Works as part of a team as well as being able to be self-organised and work under own motivation.
• The candidate in the role would report to the Directors.
• Be a main point of contact for clients representatives, liaise with clients, attend client led meetings.
• Understanding of technical standards, specifications & procedures.
• Keen eye for detail and quality.
• Estimating and tendering experience.
• Knowledge of programming and progress reporting.
• Health & safety knowledge & experience for the preparation of RAMs and safe systems.

The salary and package are negotiable dependent on experience

Bowdon Associates is a member of the Guild of Quality Employment Agencies and has agreed to adopt the compliance and recruitment standards that form the basis their code of conduct. A quality, transparent and responsible recruitment agency committed to raising the industry standards.