Contracts manager – civils

Your newpany

You will be joining a well-established and highly respected civil engineering contractor based in Coventry, recognised for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across the UK. Working on critical schemes within multiple heavy civils sectors, this contractor has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation and safe delivery in challenging ground conditions. With a growing order book and long-term secured work, they are actively seeking a Contracts Manager to join their team.
This is a full-time permanent position involving a mixture of office and site-based working.

Your new role

As Contracts Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of heavy civils projects, from pre‑construction through to final account. You will provide leadership to project and site teams while maintaining close control ofmercial, contractual and operational performance.
Key responsibilities will include:

Managing contracts across multiple heavy civils projects

Fullmercial and contractual oversight under NEC and bespoke contracts

Supporting bid teams with pre‑contract planning, risk management and strategy

Leading and mentoring Project Managers, Site Managers and Engineers

Managing client relationships and representing the business at progress andmercial meetings

Overseeing programme delivery, cost control, change management and final accounts

Ensuring absolutepliance with health, safety, quality and environmental standards.

This role offers genuine autonomy and influence, working closely with senior leadership to help shape project strategy and long‑term business growth.

What you'll need to succeed

In order to be successful, you will bring:

Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Project Manager within heavy civils orplex infrastructure

Strong working knowledge of NEC forms of contract

Excellentmercial awareness and risk management capability

Ability to manage multiple projects and multidisciplinary teams

Strong leadership, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills

CSCS, SMSTS and full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will receive:

Annual leave entitlement

Travel and subsistence allowance (where appropriate)

Supportive and collaborative work environment with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and employee wellbeing

Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects

Opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking contractor and more.