Regional Contracts Manager

ARC Group; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Norfolk is seeking a Regional Contracts Manager to establish a new office and drive operational growth. You will lead the team, create growth strategies, and ensure effective project delivery. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in senior management within the civil engineering sector. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Proven senior management experience in the energy, civil engineering, or infrastructure sectors.
• Demonstrable leadership experience in building and developing operational teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage performance and profitability.
• Experience in business development and client relationship management.
• Ability to work independently and make strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment and development of a new regional office to support operational growth.
• Create and deliver a regional growth strategy aligned with wider business priorities.
• Build strong relationships with existing clients and develop new stakeholder networks.
• Recruit, manage, and mentor a team of operational staff.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across sectors.
• Oversee all aspects of regional operations.

Skills

Senior management experience

Leadership skills

Commercial acumen

Business development

Client relationship management

Job description

Regional Contracts Manager
Location: Norfolk
Sector: Civil Engineering
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: GBP70-GBP75k

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a fast-growing construction business with a proud legacy of delivering nationally significant infrastructure. This is more than just a job, it's your chance to help shape the future of the UK s infrastructure while building a career you're genuinely passionate about.

Backed by a team of over 300 dedicated professionals and a turnover of over GBP100m, this organisation blends decades of engineering expertise with a modern, ambitious, and people-first culture. If you're looking for a role where job satisfaction, wellbeing, and professional growth go hand in hand, you're in the right place.

We re looking for an ambitious Regional Contracts Manager to establish and grow a new East Anglia office for an established multidisciplinary contractor.

This is a pivotal leadership role offering the chance to shape regional operations from the ground up, building a high-performing team, securing new business, and driving growth in line with the company s long-term strategic vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment and development of a new regional office to support operational growth
• Create and deliver a regional growth strategy aligned with wider business priorities
• Build strong relationships with existing clients and develop new stakeholder networks
• Recruit, manage, and mentor a team of operational staff to ensure successful project delivery
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across the energy, civil engineering, and infrastructure sectors
• Oversee all aspects of regional operations, ensuring projects are delivered effectively and meet commercial objectives

Requirements

Essential:

• Proven senior management experience in the energy, civil engineering, or infrastructure sectors
• Demonstrable leadership experience in building and developing operational teams
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage performance and profitability
• Experience in business development and client relationship management
• Ability to work independently and make strategic decisions