Contracts Manager – Civil Engineering

Location: North Midlands
Rate: £400–£500 per day
Contract: Outside IR35 via LTD Company

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join a civil engineering contractor delivering works as part of a major water infrastructure programme. Based in the North Midlands, you will oversee the contractor’s delivery packages, ensuring works are completed safely, within budget and in line with programme and quality requirements.

This opportunity would suit a Contracts Manager with a strong background in heavy civil engineering, excellent commercial awareness and experience managing multiple work fronts.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, mobilisation and delivery of civil engineering work packages.

• Provide leadership to project managers, site teams and subcontractors, maintaining clear accountability for delivery.

• Monitor programmes, budgets and resources, identifying risks and implementing recovery measures where required.

• Work closely with the commercial team on forecasting, cost control, variations and contractual notifications.

• Manage relationships with the client, principal contractor, designers and wider supply chain.

• Ensure works comply with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.

• Coordinate procurement and the allocation of labour, plant and materials.

• Review progress against contractual milestones and provide accurate operational reporting.

• Support the resolution of technical and contractual issues to maintain progress.

• Oversee completion, handover and close-out of assigned packages.

Experience and Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager within civil engineering.

• Strong track record delivering heavy civils packages, with experience in areas such as earthworks, reinforced concrete structures, drainage or infrastructure works.

• Water infrastructure experience would be advantageous.

• Experience managing multiple teams, subcontractors and concurrent work fronts.

• Strong commercial understanding and working knowledge of NEC contracts.

• Ability to interpret programmes, technical drawings and specifications.

• Confident leadership, communication and client management skills.

• Relevant civil engineering or construction qualification, or equivalent practical experience.

• SMSTS and an appropriate CSCS card.

• Full UK driving licence.

To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant civil engineering experience, availability and required day rate.