Contracts Manager (Civil Engineering)

Caval; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

40-hour work week

Job summary

Caval is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager (Civil Engineering) to oversee the delivery of multiple highways, civil, drainage and infrastructure projects from planning through to completion. You will lead Project Managers, Construction Managers and operational teams, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, budget control and high quality outcomes.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, client relationship management, and the ability to drive continuous improvement across a diverse project

Qualifications

• Experience with NEC contracts and commercial management
• Experience leading project teams and client relationships
• Strong safety culture and compliance knowledge
• SMSTS certification is essential
• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent required

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of multiple contracts from planning through to completion

Skills

NEC contracts

Project management

Leadership

Health and safety

SMSTS

MS Project

Driving Licence

Education

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

NVQ Level 6 or Level 7

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

Contracts Manager (Civil Engineering)

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