Contracts Manager - Energy Division

Contracts Manager - Energy Division

📍 Southampton (Hybrid Working)

Due to continued growth and major project wins, Trant Engineering is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join our expanding Energy Division.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a portfolio of critical national infrastructure projects, delivering large-scale civil engineering works across substations and compressor stations throughout the UK.

Based from our Head Office in Southampton, you'll manage up to three projects at any one time, balancing office-based leadership with regular site engagement and flexible home working. A typical week will include:

• 2 days in the office
• 2 days on site
• 1 day working from home

Reporting to the Framework Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, commercially, and to the highest quality standards.

• Leading and overseeing multiple live civil engineering projects within the Energy sector
• Supporting and mentoring Project Managers to drive delivery excellence
• Working closely with SHEQ, commercial, design, planning, and site teams
• Providing strong commercial and programme leadership across your portfolio
• Acting as the main client interface, attending meetings and reporting on progress
• Leading bid and tender activities within the Energy Division
• Driving innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement across contracts
• Producing accurate monthly reports for senior management

• BEng or HND in Civil Engineering
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Contracts Manager role
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts
• Proven experience delivering large civil engineering projects
• CSCS card
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites
• Experience in substation environments is desirable but not essential

With over 1,000 employees, a strong forward order book, and a targeted turnover of £150m, Trant Engineering is growing rapidly — and so can you. We're proud of our collaborative culture, in-house technical capability, and commitment to innovation and professional development.

• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• 24 days annual leave (rising with service) + 8 bank holidays
• Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase additional leave
• Company pension scheme
• Flexible working with core hours
• Hybrid working where possible
• One professional membership paid annually
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike to Work Scheme

Trant Engineering Limited is committed to equal opportunities for all and we do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, gender, disability or age.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK