At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage contracts, resolve disputes, and ensure effective delivery of traffic management projects.
- Company: Core Highways, a leader in traffic management solutions with a people-first approach.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, enhanced maternity pay, and career development support.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact in traffic management across the region.
- Qualifications: Extensive knowledge and experience in Traffic Management are essential.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 52500 £ per year.
Core Highways are a leading provider of temporary traffic management, barrier solutions and events signage. People are the heart of our business. We recognise each and every individual's value and commitment and we know that the success of our business is only made possible by the drive and enthusiasm of our people. As a nationwide business, we have a number of fulfilling roles and we're often looking to expand our teams as we continue to grow. We currently have a vacancy for a Contracts Manager to cover our Cambridge and Oxfordshire Contracts. This role will be based from any of our local depots (Chelmsford or Sandy) but may require regular travel across the region.
Reporting in to the Regional Operations Manager this role will be responsible for managing technical and commercial aspects of given contracts or schemes, communicating and liaising with the Client and Depot team to ensure effective delivery in line with customer requirements and in accordance with relevant legislation and guidance documents.
Key Responsibilities:- Resolve contract disputes.
- Pricing of schemes to ensure commercial viability.
- Produce technical designs of contracts/schemes in accordance with customer and other requirements.
- Liaise with customer on contract/scheme performance and feed back to all relevant departments.
- Communicate contract and scheme requirements to the depot team in a timely manner.
- Manage sub-contractors if applicable to ensure contract/scheme delivered to target schedule and budget.
- Process applications and invoices in accordance with given deadlines.
- The production of compliant design schemes to deadline.
- Monitor, evaluate and report the commercial performance of given contracts/schemes.
- Meet process application/invoicing deadlines.
- Production of compliant technical design/information to the operational delivery team within deadline.
- Extensive traffic management knowledge, experience and qualifications are essential.
- An understanding of the processes required for traffic management design sign off and application/invoicing is essential.
- Salary of £45,000 - £52,500 per annum + car allowance.
- 33 days holiday per year – inclusive of bank holidays.
- Enhanced maternity pay.
- Enhanced maternity leave.
- Pension scheme.
- Employee Assistance Program – providing free 24/7, professional and confidential advice on any issue both personal and work related.
- Free Wellbeing App – access to the latest in wellbeing support for example, virtual fitness programs, help to stop smoking etc.
- Company competitions to win cash prizes.
- CPD: support and training to develop your career and skills.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are proud to be signatories to the Care Leavers Covenant and the Armed Forces Covenant. As a Disability Confident Employer, we recognise that everybody is different and strive to harness those differences to create an inclusive environment where individuals feel valued, their talents are recognised and they are given every opportunity to develop their full potential.
If you believe you have the necessary experience and qualifications or would like to know more information about this role, please contact our recruitment team on careers@corehighways.com.
Contracts Manager in Cambridge employer: Core Highways
Core Highways is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in South Devon where you can grow your skills as a Trainee Traffic Management Operative. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we provide comprehensive benefits such as life assurance and generous holiday allowances, alongside opportunities for hands-on experience in a vital field role. Join us to be part of a supportive team that values safety and professional development.
