Structures Project/Contracts Manager

Morson Group; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 12.5%

Company car or car allowance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Morson Group is seeking an experienced Structures Project/Contract Manager to join a leading highways organisation in Surrey.

You will manage highway structures projects including bridges, culverts, retaining walls and related works, ensuring delivery on programme and budget while coordinating subcontractors and site teams. The role offers a competitive package and progression within a major infrastructure portfolio.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Structures Project/Contracts management.
• Experience with highway structures projects and NEC contracts.
• Full UK driving licence and relevant qualifications (SMSTS/CSCS).

Responsibilities

• Managing highway structures projects from design handover and planning through to construction and completion.
• Overseeing a portfolio of schemes, delivering on programme and within budget.
• Coordinating subcontractors, specialists and site teams.
• Collaborating with Surrey County Council structures/highways teams.
• Monitoring progress, budgets, risks and commercial performance.
• Ensuring CDM compliance, temporary works procedures and safety standards.
• Identifying risks, resolving issues and implementing solutions.
• Preparing progress reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Maintaining relationships with clients, suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Commercial awareness

Programme management

Subcontractor management

Site teams coordination

CDM health and safety

Education

Civil engineering qualification

SMSTS qualification

CSCS qualification

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Structures Project / Contract Manager
Location: Surrey
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum
Bonus: 12.5% annual bonus
Benefits: Electric vehicle company car or car allowance, plus comprehensive benefits package
Contract Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

Morson is currently recruiting for an experienced Structures Project / Contract Manager to join a leading highways organisation, overseeing the delivery of highway structures schemes across Surrey.

The role will involve managing a varied portfolio of structural projects, including bridges, culverts, retaining walls and other specialist civil engineering works.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project or Contract Manager with a strong background in highways structures, looking to take ownership of projects from initial planning and design handover through to construction and final completion.

Key Responsibilities

• - Managing highway structures projects from design handover and planning through to construction and completion.
• - Overseeing a portfolio of schemes, ensuring delivery is achieved on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• - Managing and coordinating subcontractors, specialist suppliers and site teams.
• - Working closely with Surrey County Councils structures and highways teams.
• - Monitoring programme progress, budgets, risks and commercial performance.
• - Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations, temporary works procedures and company health and safety standards.
• - Identifying and managing project risks, resolving issues and implementing solutions.
• - Preparing regular progress and performance reports for senior management and key stakeholders.
• - Maintaining strong working relationships with clients, suppliers and internal project teams.

Requirements

• - Proven experience as a Structures Project Manager, Structures Contracts Manager or in a similar role.
• - Previous experience managing highway structures projects or contracts.
• - Sound technical understanding of bridges, culverts, retaining walls and other civil engineering structures.
• - Experience working with NEC or similar forms of contract.
• - Strong planning, commercial awareness and programme management skills.
• - Experience managing subcontractors, specialist suppliers and site teams.
• - Good understanding of CDM regulations, health and safety and temporary works procedures.
• - SMSTS and CSCS qualifications.
• - Temporary works experience would be advantageous.
• - Relevant civil engineering qualification desirable.
• - Full UK driving licence.

Whats on Offer?

• - Competitive salary of £65,000-£70,000.
• - 12.5% annual bonus.
• - Electric vehicle company car or car allowance.
• - Comprehensive employee benefits package.
• - Opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of highways structures projects across Surrey.
• - Long-term career opportunity within an established highways organisation.