Contracts Manager

Overview

• Own and oversee day-to-day delivery performance for assigned projects; ensure programme, resourcing, plant and logistics align with contractual commitments.
• Commercially aware of project budgets, cashflow and profitability; contribute to cost forecasting, change control, variations and contribute to securing entitlements and timely settlements.
• Be accountable for HSEQ performance across projects; enforce safe systems of work, ensure regulatory and client requirements are met and be an ambassador for LIFE safety culture.
• Manage contractual obligations and notices (NEC/JCT/bespoke); maintain contract registers and ensure robust records for claims and accounts.
• Line-manage Project Managers; set objectives, monitor performance, coach and develop the team; coordinate specialist subcontractors and site leadership.
• Be the senior operational/commercial interface with clients, main contractors, designers and supply chain; optimise efficiency, resolve disputes and escalate appropriately.
• Maintain and review project risk registers; implement mitigation actions and ensure accurate commercial treatment of changes.
• Produce regular operational and commercial reports for the Contracts Director; manage invoicing, cash collection, month-end reconciliations and final account settlement.
• Standardise best practice across projects, share lessons learned and support bids with delivery input.
• Where assigned, adopt the role of bid director representing the business and pursuing strategic workload.

Requirements

• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in operational/contract management within civil engineering, ideally tunnelling, pipe jacking or trenchless works.
• Demonstrable record of managing multiple projects and leading Project Managers.
• Strong experience with UK contract forms (NEC preferred) and managing variations/claims.
• Commercial competence: budgeting, forecasting, cost control and final accounts.
• Practical site experience and understanding of heavy civils, plant, logistics and groundworks.
• Pre-construction exposure and fully understands and can perform in the role of bid director.
• Relevant qualifications: HND/degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management.
• Chartered or professional membership desirable.
• HSEQ qualifications desirable: NEBOSH General Certificate, SMSTS or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel/overnight stays across region.

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