Senior Contract Manager – Highways & Civil Engineering

Carnell; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnell is seeking a Contract Manager to lead the delivery of highways, drainage and civil engineering projects across Yorkshire and the North East. You will manage Project Managers and operational teams, ensuring safety, compliance and profitable performance.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will build strong client relationships, drive programme delivery and commercial outcomes, and support tendering initiatives while developing high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering highways, drainage or civil engineering projects.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Understanding Health & Safety legislation and operational compliance.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of highways, drainage and civil engineering contracts
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Managing project performance, programme delivery and commercial outcomes
• Developing and leading high-performing operational teams
• Supporting tendering activities and identifying opportunities for business growth
• Driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across contracts

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

People management

Programme delivery

Health & Safety compliance

Commercial awareness

Education

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS Manager Card

Job description

Carnell is seeking a Contract Manager to lead the delivery of highways, drainage and civil engineering projects across Yorkshire and the North East. You will manage Project Managers and operational teams, ensuring safety, compliance and profitable performance.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will build strong client relationships, drive programme delivery and commercial outcomes, and support tendering initiatives while developing high-performing teams.