Sheffield
Office & Site Based
£70,000 - £85,000 + Company Car/Car Allowance + Annual Bonus + Healthcare + Progression + Training
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a well-established and growing civil engineering contractor, offering genuine progression into senior operational leadership, ongoing professional development, and the chance to play a key role in the expansion of its Northern operations.
Do you have experience managing heavy civil engineering projects within highways, drainage or water? Are you looking for a long-term opportunity with a successful business that has ambitious growth plans and a strong pipeline of work across Yorkshire and the wider Northern region?
This growing civil engineering contractor delivers projects across highways, rail, drainage and water infrastructure, along more, with schemes ranging from smaller works up to £10 million in value. Following continued success and expansion within the water sector, the business is looking to strengthen its leadership team as it continues to grow across Yorkshire, the Northwest and into emerging sectors.
In this role, you will oversee multiple civil engineering projects across the Northern region, managing operational delivery from pre-construction through to completion. Working closely with clients, commercial teams and site management, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Contracts Manager, although experienced Project Managers/Construction Managers/Site Managers with strong heavy civil engineering backgrounds will also be considered. All candidates must have a valid UK driver's license.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and expanding contractor offering long-term career progression, continuous investment in training and development, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future growth of the business.
The Role:
Manage multiple heavy civil engineering projects across the Northern region
Oversee pre-construction planning and project delivery from start to completion
Attend client, commercial and project progress meetings
Work closely with estimating, procurement and commercial teams
Lead tender handovers and pre-start meetings
Manage project performance, programme delivery and operational efficiency
Build and maintain strong client relationships across highways and water sectorsThe Person:
Previous experience in a construction management role
Strong background in heavy civil engineering
Essential experience within highways, drainage or water sectors
CSCS Card
Full UK Driving Licence
Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact David Freeman at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates
Salary description
£70000.00 - £85000.00 per year