At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage multiple civil engineering projects from start to finish.
- Company: Respected civil engineering contractor with a strong pipeline of work.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, annual bonus, and generous leave.
- Other info: Excellent long-term career progression and supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on high-profile infrastructure projects while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing large civil engineering projects and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Location: Leeds
Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Car allowance or company vehicle
- Annual bonus
- Company pension
- Generous annual leave
- Professional development and training
- Paid professional memberships
- Employee wellbeing support
- Excellent long-term career progression
- Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects across the region
An established and growing civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Contract Manager to lead the successful delivery of multiple infrastructure projects across Yorkshire and the North East. Working across highways, public realm, flood alleviation, active travel and bridge schemes, you'll oversee projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager looking to join a business with a strong pipeline of secured work and genuine opportunities for career progression.
The Role
You'll be responsible for managing several civil engineering projects simultaneously, leading multidisciplinary teams while driving operational, commercial and health & safety performance across your portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Delivery
- Lead multiple civil engineering projects from pre-construction to completion
- Coordinate project teams to deliver works safely, on time and within budget
- Manage project programmes and resource planning
- Oversee project performance and resolve delivery challenges
- Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders
- Health, Safety & Quality
- Champion a positive health and safety culture across all projects
- Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and CDM Regulations
- Carry out regular Health & Safety and quality audits
- Lead HSEQ initiatives and continuous improvement activities
- Promote best practice across project teams
- Design & Technical Management
- Manage external design consultants and design delivery
- Coordinate pre-construction planning and project mobilisation
- Identify innovative engineering solutions that improve programme and cost
- Ensure technical compliance throughout project delivery
- Commercial Management
- Work closely with commercial teams to maximise project profitability
- Review CVRs, forecasts and project financial performance
- Support NEC and JCT contract administration
- Monitor subcontractor performance and commercial compliance
- Present monthly project and commercial updates to senior leadership
- Business Development
- Build long-term relationships with clients and key stakeholders
- Support tender submissions and pre-construction activities
- Represent the business at client meetings and tender interviews
- Identify opportunities for future work and business growth
- Leadership
- Lead, mentor and develop Project Managers, Site Managers and Engineers
- Promote a collaborative, high-performing team culture
- Support staff development, appraisals and succession planning
- Drive continuous improvement across project delivery
About You
We're looking for someone with:
- Significant experience managing multiple civil engineering projects
- Proven background delivering infrastructure projects valued at £10m+ annually
- Strong experience within highways, public realm, bridges, flood alleviation or infrastructure
- Excellent knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts
- Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams
- Strong commercial awareness, including CVRs and project reporting
- Excellent client-facing and leadership skills
- SMSTS and CSCS
Desirable
- Degree, HNC or NVQ Level 5 in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
- Membership of ICE, CIOB or another relevant professional body
- Leadership or management training
- Experience working with local authorities and public sector clients
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected civil engineering contractor delivering essential infrastructure projects across the North of England, with the chance to lead major schemes while progressing your career within a supportive and growing business.
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