Contracts Manager in Nationwide

Energy Jobline CVL; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee civil engineering and infrastructure projects from inception to completion in Bedfordshire. You will lead site teams, coordinate with subcontractors and clients, and ensure safety, programme, cost and quality targets are met.

The role requires strong contract administration experience, proven leadership, and the ability to manage multiple complex contracts while maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Contract Manager or equivalent senior operational role within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, processes and project delivery.
• Experience managing multiple projects, contracts or site teams.
• Good understanding of contract administration, commercial management, cost control and contractual risk.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers, labour and project resources.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver projects to deadlines.
• Commercial awareness with focus on profitability and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of multiple civil engineering and infrastructure contracts from mobilisation through to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, specifications, programmes and budgets.
• Develop and monitor project delivery strategies, construction programmes and resource plans.
• Monitor project performance, identifying risks, delays and issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Managers, Site Engineers and subcontractors to ensure effective project delivery.
• Oversee project handovers, completion documentation and defect resolution.

Skills

Contract management

Project management

Commercial awareness

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

CONTRACT MANAGER – CIVILS & ENGINEERING

Job Title: Contract Manager – Civils & Engineering
Sector: Civil Engineering, Infrastructure & Construction
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Location: Bedfordshire
Reporting To: Contracts Director / Operations Director

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee the successful delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing multiple projects or contracts from inception through to completion, coordinating site teams, subcontractors, commercial functions and clients to ensure contractual obligations are met and project objectives achieved.

This position would suit an established Contract Manager with a strong background in civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities, who can demonstrate experience managing complex projects, leading operational teams and maintaining strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Contract & Project Management

• Manage the delivery of multiple civil engineering and infrastructure contracts from mobilisation through to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, specifications, programmes and budgets.
• Develop and monitor project delivery strategies, construction programmes and resource plans.
• Monitor project performance, identifying risks, delays and potential issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Managers, Site Engineers and subcontractors to ensure effective project delivery.
• Oversee project handovers, completion documentation and defect resolution.

Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality

• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, environmental requirements and company procedures.
• Promote a strong safety-first culture across all project teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure appropriate risk assessments, method statements and construction phase plans are implemented.
• Monitor quality assurance procedures, inspections, testing and project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, specifications and client requirements.

Relevant Project Experience

• Candidates should ideally have experience delivering one or more of the following:
• Civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Highways construction, maintenance and improvement schemes.
• Highways drainage, surface water and foul water drainage systems.
• Utilities infrastructure, including water, wastewater, gas, electricity or telecommunications.
• Water and wastewater treatment works.
• Groundworks, earthworks, reinforced concrete and structural civils.
• Roads, bridges, structures and associated infrastructure.
• Public realm, external works and urban infrastructure.
• Rail infrastructure and associated civil engineering works.
• Framework agreements and long‑term infrastructure contracts.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in a Contract Manager or equivalent senior operational management role within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of construction and civil engineering methods, processes and project delivery.
• Demonstrable experience managing multiple projects, contracts or site teams.
• Good understanding of contract administration, commercial management, cost control and contractual risk.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers, labour and project resources.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver projects against demanding deadlines.
• Commercial awareness with a focus on project profitability and client satisfaction.
• Full UK driving licence, where travel between sites is required.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional membership, such as ICE or CIOB.
• CSCS card appropriate to the role and site access requirements.
• SMSTS or an equivalent relevant management‑level safety qualification.
• Experience working under NEC and/or JCT contracts.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and current construction health and safety legislation.
• Experience delivering projects for local authorities, water companies, utility providers, infrastructure clients or principal contractors.
• Experience managing framework contracts and multi‑site operations.