Senior Highways & Civil Contracts Lead

Carrington West; Purston Jaglin; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is recruiting a Contract Manager for highways and civil engineering schemes across the UK, based from Featherstone with UK travel. You will own delivery of multiple projects, leading teams and coordinating with key clients.

The role requires NEC knowledge, leadership, and a strong track record in contract management within the highways sector. Travel across Yorkshire and nationwide is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience managing highways or civil engineering contracts.
• Strong NEC contracts and commercial management knowledge.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• As Contract Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the safe, efficient and commercially successful delivery of multiple highways and civil engineering projects.
• Lead the delivery of highway maintenance and civil engineering schemes from inception through to completion.
• Manage Project Managers, Construction Managers and operational teams to achieve programme, commercial and performance objectives.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, customers and stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance, budgets and financial outcomes.
• Review and approve RAMS and Construction Phase Plans.

Skills

NEC contracts

Commercial management

Leadership

Client relationship management

Education

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

NVQ Level 6 or Level 7

CSCS Manager Card

SMSTS

Temporary Works Coordinator qualification

NRSWA accreditation

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Carrington West is recruiting a Contract Manager for highways and civil engineering schemes across the UK, based from Featherstone with UK travel. You will own delivery of multiple projects, leading teams and coordinating with key clients.

The role requires NEC knowledge, leadership, and a strong track record in contract management within the highways sector. Travel across Yorkshire and nationwide is expected.