Contracts Manager - Civil Engineering

Search; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable civil engineering contractor in the North East is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee various heavy engineering projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing operations and ensuring timely project delivery. Applicants should have a degree in civil engineering and at least 5 years of experience in contract management. This position offers an attractive salary and benefits package, including a car and health cover.

Benefits

Car

Pension

Health cover

Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Contracts Manager.
• Experience in heavy civil engineering is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering projects across the North East.
• Manage regional operations and ensure timelines are met.
• Monthly reporting to Directors on project progress.
• Support Project Managers and Site Agents.

Skills

Civil engineering

Contract management

Project management

Microsoft Project

Flexibility to travel

Education

Degree in civil engineering

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Search are actively recruiting a Contracts Manager for heavy civil engineering projects across the North East of England on behalf of one of our key clients who are an established contractor in the civil engineering sectors.

Our client

• Our client is a contractor who has been operating for over 70 years across the UK working across a number of Joint Ventures, Public-Private Partnerships and alternative forms of contract on well-known and celebrated projects;
• Well-respected and successful, our client has secured a substantial contract and are looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join their team;
• This is an excellent opportunity to join a company which has been steadily growing since their inception, and with scope for work for years to come.

What you'll be doing

• The successful Contracts Manager will be leading several civil engineering projects across the North East of England;
• Manage the regional operations on projects and ensure timescales are met within a safe and accurate fashion,
• Monthly reporting to the Directors on key aspects of progress issues and concerns,
• Contribute and help to ensure that success throughout all projects is achieved by delivering the programme on time,
• Support Project Managers and Site Agents on site.

What you'll need to be successful

• Ideally, the candidate will be degree-educated within civil engineering;
• At least 5 years' experience as a Contracts Manager;
• Previous civil engineering, NEC and Microsoft Project experience is essential;
• Heavy civil engineering experience is highly desirable - earthworks, wind farms, substations, BESS;
• Flexibitility to travel between projects is essential.

What's in it for you

• Attractive annual salary depending on experience;
• Very attractive benefits package including car, pension, health cover and bonus;

What you need to do next

• Please hit the APPLY NOW button to send your CV to Ronan Neill at Search for this role or to hear more about this or other opportunities we are recruiting for.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.