At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse civil engineering projects and ensure successful delivery from planning to completion.
- Company: Dynamic organisation focused on infrastructure and civil engineering in Yorkshire and the North East.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, supportive environment, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team and drive continuous improvement across exciting projects.
- Why this job: Lead impactful projects and develop your career in a growing industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in contract management or project management within civil engineering or highways.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Location: Castleford, West Yorkshire
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 civil engineering and infrastructure projects
- Career progression within a growing organisation
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
Role Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Contract Manager to oversee the successful delivery of infrastructure and civil engineering projects across Yorkshire and the North East. You will be responsible for managing multiple contracts, supporting project teams, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
The successful candidate will have experience within drainage, civil engineering, highways, or infrastructure and will be confident leading teams, managing client relationships, and driving operational performance across a range of projects.
Key Requirements:
- Previous experience in a Contract Manager or senior project management role
- Experience within civil engineering, drainage, highways, or infrastructure
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Good understanding of health and safety legislation and industry best practice
- Experience managing multiple projects, programmes, and budgets
- Commercial awareness and stakeholder management experience
- Competent using Microsoft Office and project management software
- Full UK driving licence
- HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (desirable)
- SMSTS certification (essential)
- CSCS Manager Card (desirable)
- Experience working on National Highways or local authority projects (desirable)
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the successful delivery of multiple contracts from planning through to completion
- Lead and support Project Managers and site teams to achieve project objectives
- Monitor programme performance, budgets, quality, and resource allocation
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
- Review project documentation, including RAMS and construction plans
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
- Support tender reviews, site inspections, and project planning activities
- Identify and manage project risks, resolving operational issues as they arise
- Produce regular progress reports for senior management
- Drive continuous improvement and promote best practice across all projects
Contacts to Apply:
If you're an experienced Contract Manager looking for your next opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.
Contracts Manager (Highways) in Castleford employer: Caval Limited
Caval Limited is an exceptional employer that values its employees by fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture in the heart of Leeds. With a strong focus on professional development, we offer numerous growth opportunities and support for continuous learning, making it an ideal environment for HR professionals in the civil engineering and construction sector to thrive. Our commitment to employee well-being and a dynamic workplace ensures that you will find meaningful and rewarding employment with us.
