Contracts Manager – Civils & Infrastructure (South West)
Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
Location: Bristol & Gloucester Region
Salary: £61,000 – £63,000 (Up to £70,000 for exceptional candidates)
Package: £5,250 Car Allowance / Company Car + Up to 12.5% Discretionary Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits (26 days holiday + bank hols, generous pension, opportunity to progress through the Group)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Shape the Infrastructure Landscape of the South West
Are you a proven Contracts Manager or an ambitious, high-performing Tier 1 Project Manager ready to take the step up?
A leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor and part of a major global infrastructure group is expanding its South West team. We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead, deliver, and grow our highways and civil engineering portfolio across the vibrant Bristol and Gloucester regions.
With major placements on long-term local authority frameworks (including Bristol City Council) and Network Rail's CP7 framework, the Contracts Manager position offers exceptional job security, high-profile projects, and a clear pathway for rapid career progression.
The Role
As Contracts Manager, you will take full operational and commercial accountability for delivering a portfolio of high-value highways and civil engineering projects (£1m to £20m+). Based out of project offices in the Bristol/Gloucester region, you will be a key operational leader driving safety, commercial efficiency, and project excellence.
Unlike purely executive oversight roles, this position is designed for a true operational leader who understands how to manage projects on the ground, shape delivery strategies, and build winning teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Portfolio Delivery: Lead and manage up to three simultaneous civil engineering, highways, and infrastructure projects across the Bristol and Gloucester areas.
- Work Winning & Tenders: Provide critical operational input into competitive tender submissions, shaping buildable delivery strategies for framework opportunities. xgikmsk
- Team Leadership: Direct, mentor, and support Project Managers and site teams. Inherit es...
Contracts Manager employer: Utilise Recruitment Ltd Careers
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