Contracts Manager - Civils in Heathrow

Energy Jobline ZR; Heathrow (FL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a seasoned Contracts Manager for civils/infrastructure projects across West London, Heathrow, and Oxfordshire. You will manage contracts from pre-construction through completion, oversee multiple site teams and act as the key client-facing representative.

The role requires a strong civil engineering background, proven track record delivering projects up to £20m, and excellent leadership, commercial and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as Contracts Manager in civils/infrastructure.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects up to £20m.
• Strong client-facing and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage civils, infrastructure and groundworks contracts end-to-end.
• Oversee projects up to £20m value and multiple site teams.
• Coordinate tenders, pre-construction activities and client meetings.
• Report project performance to senior management.

Skills

Contract management

Civil engineering background

Stakeholder management

Tendering & pre-construction

Education

Engineering degree (Civil) or equivalent

Job description

Job DescriptionContracts Manager – Civils / Infrastructure Location: West London / Heathrow / Oxfordshire Salary: DOE + Package Job Type: Permanent Start: Immediate / Available ASAP

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing multiple civils, infrastructure and groundworks contracts from pre-construction through to completion
• Overseeing projects with values of up to £20m
• Managing and supporting multiple Site Managers, Project Managers and site teams
• Acting as a key client-facing representative for the business
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Attending regular client meetings, progress meetings and project reviews
• Being actively involved in tenders, bids and pre-construction activities
• Reviewing programmes, project progress, costs and delivery performance
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards
• Managing subcontractors and supply chains
• Identifying and resolving operational issues across multiple sites
• Providing leadership and support to site-based management teams
• Reporting project performance to the senior management team

About You

The ideal candidate will have a vast background within civil engineering, with significant experience managing groundworks, infrastructure and civils projects. You will need to be:

• An experienced Contracts Manager within the civils / construction sector
• Proven in managing projects up to £20m in value
• Comfortable managing 3–4 projects simultaneously
• Strong with clients and external stakeholders
• Confident attending meetings and representing the business
• Experienced in tenders and pre-construction
• Strong in managing and developing site teams
• Commercially and operationally aware
• A confident communicator with strong leadership skills
• Able to work across West London, Heathrow, Oxfordshire and surrounding areas

Desirable Experience working on Data Centre projects would be highly advantageous, although candidates with a strong civils/infrastructure background from other sectors will also be considered. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a busy business with a strong pipeline of work and the opportunity to take responsibility for a number of significant projects.