Highways Contract Manager – Lead Major Civil Projects

Carrington West; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Contract Manager for highways and civil engineering projects based in Hucknall. You will lead delivery teams, manage schemes and build strong client relationships to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes across multiple sites.

You will oversee safety, reliability and compliance, work closely with operations and project managers, and contribute to continuous improvement across a growing highways division.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Contract Manager or similar role within highways maintenance or civil engineering.
• HNC or HND in Civil Engineering.
• CSCS Manager Card.
• SMSTS certification.
• Experience using Microsoft Project for planning.
• Strong technical knowledge of highways construction and temporary works.
• Understanding of construction health and safety legislation.
• Proven experience managing teams, subcontractors and client relationships.
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead highways and civil engineering schemes to ensure safe and efficient delivery.
• Support Project Managers, Construction Managers and site teams to achieve objectives.
• Ensure health and safety, environmental compliance across all works.
• Prepare and review RAMS, job packs and project documentation.
• Develop and maintain client, subcontractor and stakeholder relationships.
• Attend pre-tender visits and provide technical input for pricing.
• Review drawings, specifications and construction methodologies.
• Identify and manage temporary works requirements and ensure design compliance.
• Oversee quality assurance and ITPs; maintain project records and safety files.
• Mentor project teams to improve performance and efficiency.

Skills

Contract management

Highways engineering

CSCS Manager Card

SMSTS

Microsoft Project

Leadership

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Carrington West is seeking a Contract Manager for highways and civil engineering projects based in Hucknall. You will lead delivery teams, manage schemes and build strong client relationships to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes across multiple sites.

You will oversee safety, reliability and compliance, work closely with operations and project managers, and contribute to continuous improvement across a growing highways division.