Civils Contract Manager
Job in
Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK1 1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-20
Listing for:
Russell Taylor
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-20
Job specializations:
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager, Contracts Manager -
Construction
Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Permanent salary +package
North West My client is a regional civil engineering sub-contractor, that are experience a significant period of growth. Due to winning positions on a number of frameworks they are looking to strengthen their teams with a Contract Manager. The contract manager will be highly experienced in civils, groundworks, drainage, kerbing. They will have experience in managing multiple projects, running site programmes.
As Contracts Manager you will understand site planning ensure projects are running to time and budgets as set and requested from the client. As contracts manager you will be confident in client facing and representing the business in progress and site meetings.
Key Responsibilities:Programme planning
Plan projects and ensure they are programmed to a level of detail necessary for the siteteam to deliver the scheme without delays
Ensure the programme is updated throughout the cycle of the project
Ensure procurement and reconciliation of materials is carried out in accordance with Company procedures to best value and to prevent delays
Ensure site team compliance with Company commercial policies and procedures
Actively participate in tender handover meetings and deliver pre-start meetings to the site team Ensure a commercial plan and end of life forecast is in place and monitored monthly for the successful commercial delivery of the project
Produce and analyse progress reports, updated costs and forecasts
Ensure correct commercial engagement of subcontractors
Implement the risk management process, review risk register and check risk controls
Review the CVRs weekly/monthly with the project teams, implementing necessary actions
Complete and distribute the Contract Start/Completion forms for each project
Ensure weekly review of progress, budget resources and forward planning are carried out,and 4 to 6 week lookahead programmes are in place
Chair and attend internal and external meetings and ensure the production of accurate records of any discussions and actions
Ensure timely management of both temporary and permanent design to meet the requirements of each project
Management of post contract commercial teams
Health, safety and environmental
By example, set the highest possible standards of leadership in promotion of HSQ&Eprocedures and best practice, ensuring compliance with Company procedures and legalobligations
Allocate HSQ&E responsibilities and duties for site personnel, check understanding and provide training as necessary
Maintain and manage construction sites and subcontractors, ensuring all subcontractorsfollow PLI's procedures and processes
Oversee and ensure that HSE-related documents are kept up to date and undertake seniormanager site inspections, ensuring that audits and reports are produced, liaising with thenecessary parties
Liaise with third parties to ensure compliance with required regulatory standards
Quality
Ensure that ITPs are produced and explained to the team Ensure that the QA File is produced and maintained
Establish and promote best practice
Key measures & targets:Adherence to all deadlines set and Business objectives
Ensure final accounts are completed timely in accordance with construction completion
Monthly and weekly reporting timescales are met Ensure KPI measures are met Deliver projects without safety incidents, within time and to budget
Essential
Extensive experience of managing projects within a civils and groundworks environment
Good working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Temp works management,Programming, risk management and cost control including forecasting, actual cost andvalue reporting
Experience of MS project
Knowledge of JCT/ NEC contract including the Early Warning and Compensation Eventmechanisms
CSCS card
Experience of Pre-Qualification and Tendering process
Excellent people management skills with the ability to influence and mentor
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with both customers and all levels of staff
Problem solving skills and analytical thinking
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