Senior Contracts Manager - Civil Engineering Projects

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Professional development

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group Limited is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead commercial and contractual management on high‑value civil engineering projects. You will review, negotiate and administer contracts, manage risks and variations, and protect client and company interests.

Based in Birmingham, the role requires knowledge of NEC/JCT contracts, excellent stakeholder management and the ability to deliver safely, on time and within budget. A relevant qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager role within construction, civil engineering or related infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of NEC and/or JCT forms of contract.
• Experience across Infrastructure, Energy & Data, Highways, Structures and Rail.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the contractual and commercial aspects of multiple construction and civil engineering projects.
• Review, negotiate and administer contracts, including main contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Identify, assess and mitigate contractual, commercial and financial risks.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, conditions, specifications and legislation.
• Manage variations, compensation events, extensions of time, claims and contractual notices.
• Monitor project performance, costs, budgets and commercial forecasts.
• Provide contractual advice and guidance to project teams and senior management.

Skills

NEC/JCT contracts

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Contractual risk assessment

Education

Relevant qualification in construction management, quantity surveying or commercial management

Job description

Nicholas Associates Group Limited is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead commercial and contractual management on high‑value civil engineering projects. You will review, negotiate and administer contracts, manage risks and variations, and protect client and company interests.

Based in Birmingham, the role requires knowledge of NEC/JCT contracts, excellent stakeholder management and the ability to deliver safely, on time and within budget. A relevant qualification is desirable.