Contracts Manager (Civil Engineering)

Caval Limited; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40-hour working week

Career progression

Supportive environment

Lead major infrastructure projects

Job summary

Caval Limited in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, seeks an experienced Contract Manager to take overall responsibility for the delivery of highways, civil engineering and infrastructure projects. You will lead Project Managers, Construction Managers and operational teams to ensure safe, on-time, within-budget delivery and the highest quality standards.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, client relationship management, and a proactive approach to development and continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Experience as Contract Manager or senior PM in civil/infrastructure
• Experience managing multiple projects, programmes and budgets
• Strong leadership and stakeholder relationship management
• Solid understanding of NEC contracts and commercial management
• Good knowledge of health & safety legislation and best practice
• SMSTS certification is essential
• Full UK Driving Licence

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of multiple contracts from planning to completion
• Lead Project Managers, Construction Managers and site teams
• Monitor programmes, budgets, quality, resources and outcomes
• Maintain relationships with clients, suppliers and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards
• Review RAMS and Construction Phase Plans
• Manage project risks and mitigation strategies
• Oversee temporary works and quality assurance
• Support tender submissions and pre-construction activities
• Provide technical input into planning and delivery
• Identify and resolve operational issues to keep projects on track
• Produce progress reports for senior management
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice across projects
• Coach and develop Project Managers and wider teams
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Project management

Commercial awareness

Health & Safety

SMSTS

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related

NVQ Level 6 or Level 7

CSCS Manager Card

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Contract Manager

Location: Pontefract, West Yorkshire, with travel across Yorkshire, the North East and nationwide

Salary: £70,000 per annum + £6,000 car allowance

Role Highlights & Package:

• Competitive salary of £70,000 per annum
• £6,000 annual car allowance
• 40-hour working week
• Opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of highways, civil engineering and infrastructure projects
• Career progression within a growing organisation
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to lead major infrastructure projects across Yorkshire, the North East and nationwide

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Contract Manager to take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple highways, civil engineering, drainage and infrastructure projects.

You will lead and support Project Managers, Construction Managers and operational teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

The successful candidate will be a confident operational leader with strong commercial awareness and experience managing client relationships, project teams, programmes and budgets. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, developing people and driving continuous improvement across a diverse portfolio of projects.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Contract Manager or in a senior operational/project management role
• Experience within civil engineering, drainage, highways or infrastructure
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Experience managing multiple projects, programmes, budgets and operational teams
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and commercial management principles
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation and industry best practice
• SMSTS certification - essential
• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent qualification
• NVQ Level 6 or Level 7
• CSCS Manager Card
• Competent using Microsoft Office and project management software, including MS Project
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) qualification - desirable
• NRSWA accreditation - desirable
• Experience working on National Highways, high-speed road networks or local authority projects - desirable

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the successful delivery of multiple contracts from planning through to completion
• Lead and support Project Managers, Construction Managers and site teams to achieve project objectives
• Monitor programme performance, budgets, quality, resources and commercial outcomes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and key stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards
• Review and approve project documentation, including RAMS and Construction Phase Plans
• Manage project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
• Oversee temporary works, quality assurance and compliance processes
• Support tender submissions, tender reviews, site inspections and pre-construction activities
• Provide technical and operational input into project planning and delivery
• Identify and resolve operational issues to keep projects on track
• Produce regular progress and performance reports for senior management
• Drive continuous improvement and promote best practice across projects
• Coach, mentor and develop Project Managers and wider operational teams
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and within budget