Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager - Groundworks & Civil Engineering

Location:

Nottingham / East Midlands
Job Type: Permanent or Contract
Salary:
Competitive, dependent on experience

Bennett & Game are currently recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a well-established civil engineering and groundworks contractor operating across the UK.

Our client specialises in delivering groundworks, infrastructure and civil engineering projects for major contractors and developers. Due to ongoing project requirements, they are seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects throughout Nottingham and the wider East Midlands region.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing projects from contract award through to completion and final account settlement, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong background in groundworks, earthworks, drainage, roads and sewers or general civil engineering, who is confident overseeing multiple projects and managing site teams.

Contracts Manager - Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary or contract day rate, dependent on experience
Permanent and contract opportunities considered
Opportunity to work on significant groundworks and infrastructure projects
Established contractor with a strong presence in the civil engineering sector

Career development and progression opportunities
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Additional benefits to be confirmed

Contracts Manager - Job Overview

Oversee the successful delivery of multiple groundworks and civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to handover
Manage Site Managers, Engineers and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to specification
Monitor project programmes, budgets, productivity and overall commercial performance
Work closely with Quantity Surveyors to review valuations, variations, cost reports and final accounts
Identify and manage contractual risks, delays and opportunities for additional revenue
Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractor resources across multiple sites
Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and other stakeholders
Attend progress meetings and provide regular updates on project performance
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, quality standards and company procedures
Support project completion, handover and final account settlement

Contracts Manager

- Job Requirements

Minimum 5 years' experience working as a Contracts Manager within groundworks, civil engineering or infrastructure
Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, ideally ranging from £1m to £15m+
Strong technical understanding of groundworks, drainage, earthworks, roads and sewers and associated infrastructure
Good working knowledge of NEC and JCT forms of contract
Excellent commercial awareness, including cost control, valuations, variations and final accounts
Experience managing Site Managers, Engineers, subcontractors and site resources
Ability to monitor programmes, identify project risks and implement corrective actions
Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, RAMS and construction site compliance
Excellent client-facing, communication and leadership skills
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to travel between projects across Nottingham and the East Midlands.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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