At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage highway maintenance contracts and ensure projects are delivered efficiently.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in Derby focused on civil engineering and infrastructure.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, flexible contract duration, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with strong support from senior managers and operational teams.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community infrastructure while developing your career in contract management.
- Qualifications: Experience in highways or civil engineering and knowledge of NEC contracts is essential.
The predicted salary is between 35 - 35 £ per hour.
Rate: £25-£35 per hour (Umbrella PAYE); Contract: Initial 12-18 month contract.
Exciting opportunity for a Contracts Supervisor in Derby. This role supports the delivery of highway maintenance and improvement works across the network and is ideal for a commercially minded professional with experience in contract administration, cost management, and project delivery within a highways or civil engineering environment.
Working closely with Contract Managers, Engineers, and Operational Teams, you will play a key role in ensuring contracts are managed effectively, costs are controlled, and projects are delivered in line with contractual requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the administration and management of highway maintenance and improvement contracts.
- Assist with contract monitoring, performance reporting, and compliance checks.
- Review contractor applications, quotations, and payment submissions.
- Support the preparation and assessment of compensation events, early warnings, and contractual communications.
- Monitor project costs, budgets, and forecasts.
- Assist with procurement activities and contractor performance reviews.
- Liaise with operational teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure works are delivered efficiently.
- Support the management of variations, change control, and contract documentation.
- Produce reports and maintain accurate contract records.
- Assist senior managers with commercial and contractual matters across a range of highway projects.
Key Experience
- Experience working within a highways, civil engineering, or infrastructure environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of NEC contracts is essential.
- Experience supporting contract administration and commercial management activities.
- Reviewing costs, quotations, valuations, and payment applications.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with operational and commercial teams.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
- Previous experience as a Contracts Supervisor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Assistant, Assistant Contracts Manager, or similar role is highly advantageous.
Contracts Supervisor employer: Carrington West
Join a forward-thinking organisation in Derby that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. As a Contracts Supervisor, you will benefit from competitive hourly rates, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to work on impactful highway projects that enhance community infrastructure. With a focus on employee growth and a supportive team environment, this role offers a meaningful career path in the civil engineering sector.
