Contract Manager

# Contract Manager Location Wigan , Greater Manchester, North West, England Salary Dependent  on experience

Contract Type Permanent Work  Type Full Time Posted on5 Oct 2026

An established civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced
** Contracts Manager
** to oversee a key project in
** Wigan**. This opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong background in civils, drainage and highways, and can be offered either as a
** contract assignment
** or a
** permanent position**, depending on preference and experience.

** Salary
* * Dependent on experience     
** Location and Working Pattern
** Wigan, on-site     
** Client Overview
** Our client is a respected civil engineering contractor delivering high‐quality infrastructure and highways schemes across the North West. Operating as part of a wider group of companies, they have an excellent reputation for technical capability and safe, efficient project delivery.

** Responsibilities*
* * Take overall responsibility for the delivery of a civils package including drainage, duct installations, floor slabs and general groundworks
* Manage and monitor project programmes to ensure work is delivered on time and to specification
* Supervise site teams and subcontractors to maintain strong site performance
* Act as a primary point of contact for the client, ensuring clear reporting and communication
* Support commercial and quantity surveying teams with cost and progress information
* Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with quality standards
* Coordinate project resources and liaise with internal engineering and operational teams
** Must‐have Requirements*
* * Proven background in civil engineering project management
* Demonstrable experience managing site teams and subcontractors
* Ability to control project programmes and deliver quality results
* Strong communication and client‐facing skills
* Commercial understanding and ability to assist with QS activities
** Nice‐to‐have Skills*
* * Experience delivering local authority or highways projects
* Track record of overseeing multiple projects in the North West
* Experience with in a regional civil engineering or infrastructure contractor
** Benefits
* * Competitive package, with opportunities for long‐term career development and exposure to a variety of civil engineering projects across the region.

** Apply Now
** If you’re an experienced Contracts Manager with a civil engineering background and looking for a new challenge in Wigan, we want to hear from you. Submit your CV today to learn more about both the contract and permanent options available.