Contracts Manager - Energy Division

Trant Engineering Ltd; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Southampton is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager for its Energy Division. The role involves managing multiple civil engineering projects, ensuring they meet safety and quality standards. Candidates should possess a BEng or HND in Civil Engineering, a minimum of 2 years' experience, and a strong understanding of NEC contracts. This position offers a hybrid working model and benefits including a competitive salary, company car or allowance, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Salary sacrifice scheme for additional leave

Company pension scheme

Flexible working with core hours

One professional membership paid annually

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Contracts Manager role.
• Proven experience delivering large civil engineering projects.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Leading and overseeing multiple live civil engineering projects within the Energy sector.
• Supporting and mentoring Project Managers to drive delivery excellence.
• Providing strong commercial and programme leadership across your portfolio.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts

Leadership and mentoring skills

Excellent communication skills

Commercial awareness

Experience in civil engineering

Education

BEng or HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Contracts Manager - Energy Division

📍 Southampton (Hybrid Working)

Due to continued growth and major project wins, Trant Engineering is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join our expanding Energy Division.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a portfolio of critical national infrastructure projects, delivering large-scale civil engineering works across substations and compressor stations throughout the UK.

Role

Based from our Head Office in Southampton, you'll manage up to three projects at any one time, balancing office-based leadership with regular site engagement and flexible home working. A typical week will include:

• 2 days in the office
• 2 days on site
• 1 day working from home

Reporting to the Framework Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, commercially, and to the highest quality standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and overseeing multiple live civil engineering projects within the Energy sector
• Supporting and mentoring Project Managers to drive delivery excellence
• Working closely with SHEQ, commercial, design, planning, and site teams
• Providing strong commercial and programme leadership across your portfolio
• Acting as the main client interface, attending meetings and reporting on progress
• Leading bid and tender activities within the Energy Division
• Driving innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement across contracts
• Producing accurate monthly reports for senior management

What We're Looking For

• BEng or HND in Civil Engineering
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Contracts Manager role
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts
• Proven experience delivering large civil engineering projects
• CSCS card
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites
• Experience in substation environments is desirable but not essential

Why Join Trant?

With over 1,000 employees, a strong forward order book, and a targeted turnover of £150m, Trant Engineering is growing rapidly — and so can you. We're proud of our collaborative culture, in-house technical capability, and commitment to innovation and professional development.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• 24 days annual leave (rising with service) + 8 bank holidays
• Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase additional leave
• Company pension scheme
• Flexible working with core hours
• Hybrid working where possible
• One professional membership paid annually
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike to Work Scheme

Equal Opportunities

Trant Engineering Limited is committed to equal opportunities for all and we do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, gender, disability or age.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK