Contracts Manager Civil Engineering

Company: CSR (NI) Ltd
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The CSR Group are currently recruiting for a Contracts Manager for a leading civil engineering contractor in Co Down who specialise in piling and groundworks. This role, is a full-time, permanent position in Northern Ireland. Previous experience in the civil engineering construction sector is essential, ideally managing concurrent projects.

As Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for providing the link between head office and the on-site management teams, offering solutions where needed and making sure the design, programming, technical and safety aspects of projects are on schedule.

Role:

Manage site staff and sub-contractors

Management and delivery of large civils projects, mostly in the energy sector

Plan and organise construction schedules; supervise and direct construction activities to meet project specifications and expectations

Report progress on the projects to the Senior Contacts Manager; maintain and update project reporting to a high standard

Meeting and liaising with clients to manage programme, safety, relevant stakeholders and other contractors

Keeping the Senior Contracts Manager and project team informed of all relevant aspects of technical & engineering issues that arise on the project

Resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise

Ensuring that all materials used and work performed are as per specifications

Assisting with the selection and requisition of labour, materials and plant

Assisting in efficiently recording all cost variations and the conclusion of final accounts

Proposing suitable changes to design to make savings, ease construction programme, enhance specification and quality

Ensure high standard of health and safety

Confidently chair and minute project meetings

This role may involve travel and overnights stays to site locations and as such you should have a flexible attitude to travel for work although the travel is not extensive

Requirements:

A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in managing civils construction projects ideally in piling and groundworks

Degree / Higher Diploma qualification in Engineering or Construction Management

Knowledgeable and confident in dealing with clients, relevant stakeholders and authorities

Effective communication, supervision, and managerial skills

Must be a strong team player and be able to work on own initiative

Excellent IT skills including MS Office and MS Project. AutoCAD proficiency is an advantage.

Strong programming and reporting skills

Ability to support site staff in meeting deadlines and managing workload

You must hold a valid CSR Site Supervisor/Managers Card, SafePass or SMSTS certificate

Full clean drivers licence

Skills:piliing civil engineering contracts management

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Posted: July 7th, 2026