Senior Contracts Manager – Civil & Infrastructure Projects

Cavendish Professionals; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Professionals is seeking a Contracts Manager in Birmingham to lead a portfolio of major civil engineering and construction projects across the UK. The role requires strong leadership, contract administration expertise and a track record in multi-project delivery.

You will manage project teams, drive profitability, monitor KPIs, and ensure safety, quality and programme compliance while building relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating as Contracts Manager, Senior Contracts Manager, Operations Manager, Project Director or Senior Project Manager.
• Experience delivering civil engineering, infrastructure, industrial, warehouse, commercial or major construction projects.
• Excellent commercial awareness with responsibility for project budgets and profitability.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of contract administration and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of multiple projects across a national portfolio.
• Manage Project Managers, Site Managers and project delivery teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.
• Drive commercial performance and maximise project profitability.
• Oversee resource planning, programming and operational delivery.
• Monitor project performance, KPIs and contractual obligations.
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Support tender, bid and pre-construction activities where required.
• Develop and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Provide strategic leadership and mentoring to project teams.
• Produce regular operational and commercial reports for senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Contract administration

Project controls

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree, HNC or HND in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

SMSTS

CSCS Card

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Cavendish Professionals is seeking a Contracts Manager in Birmingham to lead a portfolio of major civil engineering and construction projects across the UK. The role requires strong leadership, contract administration expertise and a track record in multi-project delivery.

You will manage project teams, drive profitability, monitor KPIs, and ensure safety, quality and programme compliance while building relationships with clients and stakeholders.