* Job Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire
* Job Type: Permanent
My client is a Doncaster based specialist in environmental and drainage solutions, supporting clients across a range of sectors to maintain compliance, manage risk, and operate sustainably, currently recruiting for a contracts manager.
The contracts manager will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of civil engineering projects, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage multiple civils projects across the UK from planning through to delivery
* Define scopes of work, programmes, and ensure QSHE compliance
* Lead estimating, quoting, and overall project financial performance
* Monitor progress, costs, and quality, taking corrective action where required
* Provide technical input on civils and drainage works
* Produce project reports for internal stakeholders and clients
* Manage plant, materials, and subcontractors effectively
People Management
* Line manage civils operatives, driving performance and development
* Oversee recruitment, training, scheduling, and day‑to‑day team management
* Manage payroll, holidays, and attendance in line with company policy
QSHE & Compliance
* Ensure compliance with QSHE standards, CDM regulations, and company policies
* Manage RAMS, incident reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
Key Skills & Experience
* Experience as a Civil engineering/Contracts Manager (or similar)
* Background in civil engineering, drainage, or water sector
* Strong leadership and project management skills
* Good commercial awareness (estimating, budgets, cost control)
* Excellent communication and IT skills
* Full UK driving licence
* SMSTS / IOSH
* CSCS card
Working Requirements
* UK travel with occasional overnight stays
* Flexible approach to working hours
About Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
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