Location: Pontefract, West Yorkshire, with travel across Yorkshire, the North East and nationwide
Salary: £70,000 per annum + £6,000 car allowance
Role Highlights & Package:
Competitive salary of £70,000 per annum
£6,000 annual car allowance
40-hour working week
Opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of highways, civil engineering and infrastructure projects
Career progression within a growing organisation
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunity to lead major infrastructure projects across Yorkshire, the North East and nationwide
Role Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Contract Manager to take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple highways, civil engineering, drainage and infrastructure projects.
You will lead and support Project Managers, Construction Managers and operational teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
The successful candidate will be a confident operational leader with strong commercial awareness and experience managing client relationships, project teams, programmes and budgets. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, developing people and driving continuous improvement across a diverse portfolio of projects.
Key Requirements:
Previous experience as a Contract Manager or in a senior operational/project management role
Experience within civil engineering, drainage, highways or infrastructure
Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
Experience managing multiple projects, programmes, budgets and operational teams
Strong understanding of NEC contracts and commercial management principles
Good understanding of health and safety legislation and industry best practice
SMSTS certification - essential
HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent qualification
NVQ Level 6 or Level 7
CSCS Manager Card
Competent using Microsoft Office and project management software, including MS Project
Full UK Driving Licence
Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) qualification - desirable
NRSWA accreditation - desirable
Experience working on National Highways, high-speed road networks or local authority projects - desirable
Responsibilities:
Oversee the successful delivery of multiple contracts from planning through to completion
Lead and support Project Managers, Construction Managers and site teams to achieve project objectives
Monitor programme performance, budgets, quality, resources and commercial outcomes
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and key stakeholders
Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards
Review and approve project documentation, including RAMS and Construction Phase Plans
Manage project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
Oversee temporary works, quality assurance and compliance processes
Support tender submissions, tender reviews, site inspections and pre-construction activities
Provide technical and operational input into project planning and delivery
Identify and resolve operational issues to keep projects on track
Produce regular progress and performance reports for senior management
Drive continuous improvement and promote best practice across projects
Coach, mentor and develop Project Managers and wider operational teams
Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and within budget
Contacts to Apply:
If you're an experienced Contract Manager looking for your next opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.
Max: (phone number removed)
Salary description
£70000.00 - £70000.00 per year