Data Centre Contracts Manager

Naughton Contracts Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Naughton Contracts Limited (NCL) is seeking a Contracts Manager to own the safe, successful delivery of a major data centre project in Cambois, Northumberland. The role is site-based with travel as required and will link commercial, estimating, and site teams to ensure programme, budget, and quality targets are met.

You’ll lead groundworks, earthworks, and basement works, manage subcontractors, and drive value through proactive cost control while maintaining high safety standards and client

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• SMSTS certification required.
• CSCS Black (Manager) card required.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Membership of CIOB/ICE desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the delivery of the Cambois project from handover through to practical completion and final account.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure safe, efficient delivery of groundworks, earthworks, basements and civil works.
• Monitor programme, identify risks and delays early, and implement corrective actions to keep the project on track.
• Oversee project budgets and costs, working with commercial team to protect margins and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Ensure full health & safety compliance, CDM regulations, and Naughton’s safety standards on site.
• Build and maintain strong client, designer and principal contractor relationships; lead progress meetings and report to senior management.
• Mentor and develop site managers and junior staff within the project team.

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

Planning/organising

Communication

Problem solving

Team management

Education

Civil Engineering/Construction Management degree or HNC/HND

SMSTS

CSCS Black (Manager) card

CIOB/ICE membership desirable

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Naughton Contracts Limited (NCL) is seeking a Contracts Manager to own the safe, successful delivery of a major data centre project in Cambois, Northumberland. The role is site-based with travel as required and will link commercial, estimating, and site teams to ensure programme, budget, and quality targets are met.

You’ll lead groundworks, earthworks, and basement works, manage subcontractors, and drive value through proactive cost control while maintaining high safety standards and client