Project & Contracts Manager – Rail & Construction (Grantham Based)
£50,000 - £60,000 + Car + Benefits
Full Time | Permanent | Mon – Fri (40 hours/week)
Are you an experienced Project and Contracts Manager with a background in rail and civil construction? Do you thrive on variety, ownership, and the opportunity to grow and lead within a dynamic and expanding business?
A fast-growing rail and civil engineering contractor is looking for a driven Project & Contracts Manager to join their Eastern team based out of a brand-new office on the outskirts of Grantham. This is a key role blending project delivery, contract leadership, and business development.
If you’re someone who enjoys building relationships, running large-scale contracts, and developing teams, this could be your next big opportunity.
About the Role: You’ll be taking the lead on a diverse portfolio of off-track rail infrastructure projects—ranging from depot refurbishments to station facilities and office upgrades—across the East Coast Main Line, covering London to the Scottish borders. This is a role based in Grantham that will start out mostly on-site, moving towards greater flexibility as you embed yourself within the team.
Key Responsibilities:
Full contract and project lifecycle management: delivery, compliance, H&S, and quality.
Contract administration, commercial oversight, and progress reporting and growth.
Drive value engineering and optioneering solutions for clients.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships; identify and secure new work.
Oversee and grow a PAYE-based site delivery team.
Work closely with operational, technical, and commercial leads to ensure profitable, on-time delivery. What We’re Looking For:
Minimum 10 years' experience in rail, civil engineering, or construction.
Strong track record in contract and project management within the built environment.
Experience with reactive maintenance and infrastructure refurbishment is key.
Civil Engineering qualifications (CEM, CRE, or NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management) preferred; time-served professionals also considered.
Excellent client-facing and commercial skills – you must be comfortable promoting the business and building long-term relationships.
Full UK driving licence required.
Flexibility to travel across East Coast sites when required. Package & Perks:
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (DOE)
Company vehicle (Ford Kuga or similar) + fuel card – personal use included
Enhanced management pension scheme
25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (3 to be used for Christmas closure)
Laptop, phone, and full IT kit supplied
Flexible working once established
Dog-friendly office at an architecturally-unique site with own office. Company Snapshot: Founded in the 90's and privately owned, the company has grown from environmental support for rail to managing multi-million-pound infrastructure contracts. With a current turnover of £20m and expansion underway, including a recently awarded major rail contract, the business is scaling fast and has long-term pipeline visibility.
This is your chance to join an entrepreneurial team with autonomy, impact, and the opportunity to grow a regional operation.
Hiring Process:
Stage 1: Informal meeting with the hiring manager in Grantham (off-site)
Stage 2: Final interview with senior leadership
Pre-employment checks: drug & alcohol test and right-to-work verification Apply now to #Sam to be part of a growing force in rail infrastructure—where your expertise, ideas, and leadership will help shape the next chapter