Contracts Manager in Newton Abbot

Energy Jobline CVL; Highweek; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Contracts Manager to ensure smooth project delivery and maintain strong client relationships. The role offers a salary of £43,500 plus a company car and benefits. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. This position provides genuine career development opportunities within a growing organisation.

Benefits

Company car (limited personal use)

Health package and benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in the highways sector or a related field is desirable.
• Candidates from other industries with strong project management skills will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Leading project setup in collaboration with the estimating team.
• Managing client communication and delivering outstanding customer service.
• Preparing and issuing RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements).
• Creating clear work instructions for site teams.
• Processing completed work sheets and reviewing documentation.
• Overseeing time sheet reviews and resource allocation.
• Supervising the Contracts Supervisor and providing leadership.
• Working with colleagues to resolve issues and optimise workflow.

Skills

Excellent communication and organisational abilities

Strong customer service focus

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Practical solutions-focused approach

Job description

Contracts Manager

Location: Newton Abbot

Salary: £43,500 + Company Car + Benefits Package

Hours: Full-time, Permanent (45 hours per week, 07:00–17:00)

The Role

The Contracts Manager will be responsible for ensuring the smooth delivery of projects from start to finish, coordinating teams, maintaining strong client relationships, and upholding quality and safety standards throughout.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading project setup in collaboration with the estimating team.
• Managing client communication and delivering outstanding customer service throughout each project.
• Preparing and issuing RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements).
• Creating clear work instructions for site teams to ensure efficient and safe operations.
• Processing completed work sheets and reviewing documentation submitted by crews.
• Overseeing time sheet reviews and resource allocation for assigned teams.
• Supervising the Contracts Supervisor, providing leadership and support.
• Working with colleagues to resolve issues and optimise workflow efficiency.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be proactive, organised, and confident in both client-facing and team leadership settings. Experience in the highways sector or a related field is desirable, but candidates with strong project management skills from other industries will also be considered.

Essential skills and attributes:

• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Strong customer service focus with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A practical and solutions-focused approach.

The Package

• Salary of £43,500
• Company car (limited personal use)
• Health package and benefits
• Competitive pension scheme
• Genuine career development opportunities within a growing organisation

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive company that values its people and delivers high-quality projects across the South West.

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