Job Description:

Contracts Manager – Civil Engineering South West | Bristol Region

£65,000–£70,000 + Car/Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

An established civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to strengthen its regional delivery team across the South West.

This is a senior operational position overseeing a portfolio of highways and civil engineering schemes, with responsibility for multiple project teams and the successful delivery of works from pre-construction through to completion.

The role offers a good mix of operational leadership, client management and business development, working closely with project, commercial and pre-construction teams across a strong pipeline of regional work.
The Role As Contracts Manager, you will:

• Oversee multiple civil engineering projects across the region
• Lead and support Project Managers and site delivery teams
• Take responsibility for programme, quality, safety and overall project performance
• Work closely with commercial, planning and pre-construction teams
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners
• Support tendering and future work-winning opportunities
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective measures where required
• Identify opportunities for continued growth across existing and future projects
• Drive best practice and continuous improvement across delivery teams

About You We are looking for someone with:

• Proven senior management experience within civil engineering, highways or infrastructure
• Experience overseeing multiple projects and delivery teams
• Strong operational and commercial awareness
• Experience working within framework or repeat-client environments
• Good knowledge of NEC contracts
• Excellent leadership and client-facing skills
• SMSTS
• Full UK driving licence

Applications are welcomed from established Contracts Managers, as well as experienced Senior Project Managers who can demonstrate they are ready to take the next step.
Package £65,000–£70,000 DOE
Company car or car allowance
Performance-related bonus
Excellent pension and wider benefits package
Permanent position

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of civil engineering work across the South West.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Laura at RGB.