Senior Contracts Manager - Civil Infrastructure & Highways

Caval Limited; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40-hour working week

Career progression

Supportive environment

Lead major infrastructure projects

Job summary

Caval Limited in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, seeks an experienced Contract Manager to take overall responsibility for the delivery of highways, civil engineering and infrastructure projects. You will lead Project Managers, Construction Managers and operational teams to ensure safe, on-time, within-budget delivery and the highest quality standards.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, client relationship management, and a proactive approach to development and continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Experience as Contract Manager or senior PM in civil/infrastructure
• Experience managing multiple projects, programmes and budgets
• Strong leadership and stakeholder relationship management
• Solid understanding of NEC contracts and commercial management
• Good knowledge of health & safety legislation and best practice
• SMSTS certification is essential
• Full UK Driving Licence

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of multiple contracts from planning to completion
• Lead Project Managers, Construction Managers and site teams
• Monitor programmes, budgets, quality, resources and outcomes
• Maintain relationships with clients, suppliers and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards
• Review RAMS and Construction Phase Plans
• Manage project risks and mitigation strategies
• Oversee temporary works and quality assurance
• Support tender submissions and pre-construction activities
• Provide technical input into planning and delivery
• Identify and resolve operational issues to keep projects on track
• Produce progress reports for senior management
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice across projects
• Coach and develop Project Managers and wider teams
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Project management

Commercial awareness

Health & Safety

SMSTS

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related

NVQ Level 6 or Level 7

CSCS Manager Card

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Caval Limited in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, seeks an experienced Contract Manager to take overall responsibility for the delivery of highways, civil engineering and infrastructure projects. You will lead Project Managers, Construction Managers and operational teams to ensure safe, on-time, within-budget delivery and the highest quality standards.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, client relationship management, and a proactive approach to development and continuous improvement across