Contract Manager

About

The Role
Right across infrastructure, there's a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you're at in your career, with us you'll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.
Where will you be working?
M Group Highways
At M Group Transport, we're supporting the safe transportation and movement of people across the UK.
We don't just build roads and bridges- we're building a better future, creating lasting social value that gives back to the communities in which we work.
You'll be joining our Projects Team, we are seeking a Contract Manager to lead contract management and project delivery within our Civils Projects division in the East. Reporting to the Regional Director, this role is responsible for the safe, efficient, and profitable execution of multiple civil engineering projects, managing resources and fostering a culture of excellence.
Want to come and be a part of it?
What will you be doing?
You'll lead and manage multiple civil engineering projects, accountable for up to £30m turnover per annum across several clients.
Overseeing contract budgets, ensuring commercial success through effective forecasting, cost monitoring, and adherence to financial procedures. Demonstrate strong understanding of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, ensuring all obligations are met and managing contract requirements, including programmes and change control.
We'll ask you to deliver monthly operational and financial reports, promoting transparency and stakeholder engagement.
Providing inclusive leadership, guidance, and mentorship to staff across multiple sites.
You'll conduct fair and regular performance reviews, address employee matters empathetically, and ensure all team members have the resources and support needed to succeed.
You'll manage the tender process for assigned projects, supporting the development of inclusive tender strategies.
Ensuring bids are prepared with adequate resources and consideration for health, safety, and environmental issues.
Its vital you lead on safety, quality, and environmental matters, promoting a culture of respect, safety, and inclusion.
Implement company systems to ensure a competent and diverse workforce, including subcontractors, delivers work safely and economically.
Drive performance management and continuous improvement against key business targets: operational, financial, people, health/safety, quality, environmental, and client satisfaction.
Collaborate with project teams and the wider business, valuing diverse perspectives.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring open and inclusive communication. Engaging with stakeholders and communities, fostering positive relationships and inclusive project delivery.
You'll support regional and national business development activities, identifying and pursuing opportunities that promote diversity and inclusion.
Develop and embed sector strategies aligned with the business plan.
Manage the supply chain strategically, promoting fair opportunities and inclusive practices.
What you'll bring    HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related subject.
Demonstrable experience in civil engineering, ideally across both strategic (e.g., Highways England) and local (e.g., Local Authorities) highway networks.
Commitment to high standards of health, safety, and environmental protection.
Proven ability to manage contracts from tender through to completion.
Thorough understanding of CDM roles and SHEQ duties.
Recognised site safety management qualification (e.g., SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely in Construction).
Experience managing delivery teams across a range of contract sizes.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Excellent client engagement abilities.
What's in it for you?
We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;
Matched or contributory pension scheme
Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Employee assistance programme
My Rewards portal, access to 1000's of retail discounts
Life assurance
Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
Reward and recognition scheme
In addition, this role offers;
Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from
My Car Choice our salary sacrifice…