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Contracts manager

Colchester (Essex)
Tarmac
Contract manager
Posted: 27 October
Offer description

Are you ready to lead the delivery of major infrastructure projects across Norfolk, Suffolk & Cambridge? Whether you're an experienced Contracts Manager or looking to step up into a strategic role, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on the future of UK highways.

We’re looking for a Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery of high-profile works. You’ll provide leadership, drive performance, and ensure every project is delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead the delivery of highways projects across the South East to include Norfolk, Suffolk & Cambridge
Maximise financial returns and manage contractual risk
Drive operational strategy and ensure compliance with safety and business policies
Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and supply chain partners
Identify commercial opportunities and support long-term work bank growth
Resolve disputes, manage risks, and ensure cash flow targets are met
Promote continuous improvement and share best practice across projects
Support and develop your team, driving engagement and performance
What You’ll Bring

Experience in Construction, Highways, and Surfacing
Strong leadership and contract management skills
NEBOSH or IOSH certification
HNC/HND or Degree in a relevant discipline (desirable)
Excellent communication, commercial awareness, and problem-solving ability
A full UK driving licence (max 6 points)
IT Data Management (highly desirable)
Pavers Machine Control experience (highly desirable)

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to lead strategic infrastructure projects that shape the future of transport in the region. You’ll work with a passionate team, have real influence, and enjoy opportunities for career growth in a business that values innovation, safety, and performance.

In addition to this rolewe also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:

Bonus scheme
Enhanced holiday entitlement
Contributory pension scheme
Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
Training and development opportunitiesInterested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on... are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer.We arecommittedto creating aninclusivework environment for all employees andactivelyencourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application.Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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