Contracts Manager - Groundworks & Civil Infra

McDermott Building and Civil Engineering Ltd; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-profile projects

Collaborative team environment

Career development and training

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

McDermotts is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to deliver groundworks and civil engineering projects across the East of England from Nottingham area. You will lead contract and project teams, ensuring safety, quality and commercial performance from award to final account.

Key requirements include 5+ years in contract management, strong NEC/JCT expertise, and a track record of £1m–£15m+ projects. A proactive leader who can manage stakeholders and drive profitability is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Contract Manager role within groundworks, civil engineering, or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of NEC and JCT contracts.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects valued between £1m and £15m+.
• Excellent commercial awareness and cost control skills.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Full UK Driving Licence.”

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple groundwork and civil engineering contracts simultaneously.
• Review contract documentation and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Oversee project delivery from pre-start through to completion and handover.
• Monitor project programmes and ensure milestones are achieved.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure all projects comply with client specifications, company procedures, and industry standards.
• Work closely with Quantity Surveyors to monitor project costs and profitability.
• Review applications, valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Ensure opportunities for additional revenue and recovery of costs are identified and captured.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Manage subcontractor performance and contractual obligations.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Contract management

Tools

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

Job description

McDermotts is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to deliver groundworks and civil engineering projects across the East of England from Nottingham area. You will lead contract and project teams, ensuring safety, quality and commercial performance from award to final account.

Key requirements include 5+ years in contract management, strong NEC/JCT expertise, and a track record of £1m–£15m+ projects. A proactive leader who can manage stakeholders and drive profitability is essential.