Contracts Manager

Job Title

Contracts Manager

Summary

We’re seeking an experienced Contracts Manager, on behalf of our client, to oversee multiple highways and civil-engineering projects across the Bristol and Gloucester region. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership and client-management skills, who thrives on full project accountability and enjoys influencing future work opportunities. You’ll join a well-established delivery structure and play a key role in shaping how major schemes are delivered and developed over the next four years.

Salary

£61,000 – £63,000 (up to £70,000 for an exceptional candidate)

Plus £5,250 car allowance or company car

12.5% discretionary annual bonus

Location and Working Pattern

• Travel across Bristol and Gloucester to oversee projects.
• Main office is in Exeter.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple highways and civil-engineering projects at any one time.
• Lead and support Project Managers, Site Managers and the wider delivery teams.
• Take overall accountability for budget, health and safety, and programme performance.
• Manage and maintain strong client relationships with public-sector stakeholders.
• Participate in contract discussions as part of delivery governance.
• Provide delivery input during tender stages and support work-winning activity.
• Identify and mobilise new teams as additional projects are secured.
• Drive quality, compliance and continuous improvement across all projects.

Must-have Requirements

• Proven experience at Contracts Manager level or equivalent senior project leadership.
• Background in highways or major civil-engineering delivery.
• Successful track record leading multiple projects or significant packages.
• Strong leadership with experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Full accountability for budget, health and safety and client relationships.
• Familiarity with contractual discussions and tender processes.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel within the region.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Experience with local-authority highways frameworks.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• Knowledge of NEC contract forms.
• Career path through an engineering background.

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