Contracts Manager; Highways

Position: Contracts Manager (Highways)
Job Title:

Contract Manager

Location:

Pontefract, West Yorkshire, with travel across Yorkshire, the North East and nationwide

Salary: £70,000 per annum + £6,000 car allowance

Role Highlights & Package:

Competitive salary of £70,000 per annum

£6,000 annual car allowance

40-hour working week

Opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of highways, civil engineering and infrastructure projects

Career progression within a growing organisation

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunity to lead major infrastructure projects across Yorkshire, the North East and nationwide

Role Overview :

We are looking for an experienced Contract Manager to take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple highways, civil engineering, drainage and infrastructure projects.

You will lead and support Project Managers, Construction Managers and operational teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

The successful candidate will be a confident operational leader with strong commercial awareness and experience managing client relationships, project teams, programmes and budgets. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, developing people and driving continuous improvement across a diverse portfolio of projects.

Key Requirements:

Previous experience as a Contract Manager or in a senior operational/project management role

Experience with in civil engineering, drainage, highways or infrastructure

Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills

Experience managing multiple projects, programmes, budgets and operational teams

Strong understanding of NEC contracts and commercial management principles

Good understanding of health and safety legislation and industry best practice

SMSTS certification - essential

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent qualification

NVQ Level 6 or Level 7

CSCS Manager Card

Competent using Microsoft Office and project management software, including MS Project

Full UK Driving Licence

Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) qualification - desirable

NRSWA accreditation - desirable

Experience working on National Highways, high-speed road networks or local authority projects - desirable

Responsibilities:

Oversee the successful delivery of multiple contracts from planning through to completion

Lead and support Project Managers, Construction Managers and site teams to achieve project objectives

Monitor programme performance, budgets, quality, resources and commercial outcomes

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and key stakeholders

Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards

Review and approve project documentation, including RAMS and Construction Phase Plans

Manage project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies

Oversee temporary works, quality assurance and compliance processes

Support tender submissions, tender reviews, site inspections and pre-construction activities

Provide technical and operational input into project planning and delivery

Identify and resolve operational issues to keep projects on track

Produce regular progress and performance reports for senior management

Drive continuous improvement and promote best practice across projects

Coach, mentor and develop Project Managers and wider operational teams

Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and within budget

Contacts to Apply:

If you're an experienced Contract Manager looking for your next opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.

Max: (phone number removed)