Overview
Contracts Manager - Civil Engineering • East Midlands • Permanent
We are working with a well-established, family-owned regional civil engineering contractor based in the East Midlands, who are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to support their continued growth.
This is a business with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across the region, with a focus on long-term relationships, repeat business, and a down-to-earth, collaborative culture.
Responsibilities
* Managing multiple live projects across the East Midlands
* Overseeing Site Managers, Engineers, and project teams
* Ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
* Monitoring programme performance and driving progress on site
* Commercial awareness, working closely with QS teams to manage cost and value
* Building and maintaining client relationships, particularly with local authorities and developers
* Supporting pre-construction activities including planning and methodology input
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager within civil engineering
* Strong background in highways, roads, Section 278 works, and groundworks
* Ability to manage multiple schemes concurrently
* Good commercial understanding and contractual awareness
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* SMSTS, CSCS and relevant industry qualifications
The Company
* Family-owned business with a strong reputation in the region
* Stable pipeline of secured work
* Supportive, close-knit team with low staff turnover
* Real opportunity to influence and grow within the business
* Potential to ownership pathway for the right person
Package
* Competitive salary (DOE)
* Company car or allowance
* Pension and additional benefits
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