Highways Contracts Manager - Bristol/Gloucester

NRL; Bath; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple highways and civil-engineering projects across the Bristol and Gloucestershire region. You will lead Project Managers and site teams, owning budget, HSE and programme performance, while cultivating strong public-sector client relationships.

The role involves travel within the region, with the main office in Exeter and a strong delivery focus over the next four years, including bid input and work-winning activities.

Qualifications

• Must-have: proven experience at Contracts Manager level or equivalent senior leadership in highways/major civil-engineering delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple highways and civil-engineering projects, guiding Project Managers and site teams.
• Take full accountability for budget, health and safety, and programme performance.
• Maintain strong client relationships with public-sector stakeholders and lead tender discussions.

Skills

Budget management

Health & safety leadership

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Tender processes

Contract discussions

Multi-disciplinary teams

Driving licence

Travel flexibility

Local-authority highways frameworks

NEC contract forms

Career path through engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management degree

Job description

NRL seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple highways and civil-engineering projects across the Bristol and Gloucestershire region. You will lead Project Managers and site teams, owning budget, HSE and programme performance, while cultivating strong public-sector client relationships.

The role involves travel within the region, with the main office in Exeter and a strong delivery focus over the next four years, including bid input and work-winning activities.