Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager – Civil Engineering

Location:

Hatfield, Doncaster / Yorkshire Region

Employment Type:

Permanent
Salary:
Competitive salary + package
Sector:
Civil Engineering / Main Contractor

Fulcrum Recruitment is working with a well-established civil engineering main contractor that is looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the successful delivery of multiple civil engineering schemes across Yorkshire and the surrounding region.

This is a permanent opportunity with a respected principal contractor delivering a varied range of infrastructure, highways, public realm and general civil engineering projects. The role will be based from the company’s office in Hatfield, Doncaster, with projects delivered regionally across Yorkshire and the wider surrounding area.

The company delivers schemes typically ranging from £1m to £15m, with average project values generally sitting between £5m and £8m, and the capability to deliver larger schemes where required.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will take senior operational responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple civil engineering projects across the region.

You will oversee Project Managers, Senior Project Managers and wider site delivery teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, commercially, contractually and operationally to a high standard.

This is a true cradle-to-grave role, requiring involvement from early client engagement, business development and account management, through to pre-construction, estimating, planning, commercial input, project delivery, handover and final account.

You will work closely with clients and internal teams to help identify the right solution at the right price, ensuring projects are properly planned, resourced and commercially controlled from the outset.

The role will also involve regular site visits across Yorkshire, supporting project teams, removing blockers, reviewing progress, managing risk and ensuring projects are running smoothly.

Project Types

The contractor delivers a broad range of general civil engineering and infrastructure schemes, including highways, road adaptations, drainage, flood alleviation, public realm, streetscape improvements, structures, cycleways, tow paths and footpaths.

Projects are delivered across Yorkshire and the surrounding region, with current and secured work including areas such as Doncaster, Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Hull, Scunthorpe, Huddersfield, Brighouse, Elland, Bradford, Halifax, Kirklees, Harrogate, York, Beverley, Barton and the wider East Riding region.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the delivery of multiple civil engineering projects across Yorkshire and the surrounding region.

Manage and support Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, Site Agents, Engineers and wider site teams.

Take responsibility for operational performance across safety, quality, programme, commercial control, client satisfaction and project governance.

Provide senior input from early client discussions, account management and business development through to pre-construction and delivery.

Work closely with estimating, planning, design and commercial teams to review methodology, buildability, risk, programme and pricing strategy.

Support tender and pre-construction activity by providing practical operational input and helping to identify the most effective delivery solution.

Maintain strong client relationships, acting as a senior point of contact across live and upcoming projects.

Review project progress, programme performance, resource requirements, commercial position, risks and key actions.

Visit sites regularly to support delivery teams, solve problems, remove blockers and ensure projects are running efficiently.

Work closely with commercial teams on valuations, subcontract management, change control, CVRs, compensation events, early warnings and NEC contract processes.

Ensure high standards of health, safety, environmental management, quality assurance and project documentation across all sites.

Lead, mentor and develop operational teams, helping to raise standards and improve consistency across project delivery.

Candidate Requirements

Proven experience as a Contracts…