Contracts Manager – Specialist Petrol Forecourts Contractor (Essex)
My Client is a highly respected specialist contractor within the petrol forecourts sector, who are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality projects and contribute to the continued success of the business.
The Role
As a Contracts Manager, you will oversee multiple petrol forecourt construction and refurbishment projects from inception through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standards. You will work closely with clients, project teams, and subcontractors, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring effective delivery across all aspects of the contract. The role will involve regular travel to sites across the UK.
Contracts Manager – Specialist Petrol Forecourts Contractor (Essex)
Responsibilities
* Manage the delivery of petrol forecourt and associated civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to handover.
* Coordinate site operations, subcontractors, and suppliers to meet programme, budget, and quality targets.
* Ensure strict compliance with petroleum industry regulations, health & safety standards, and environmental requirements.
* Act as the main point of contact for forecourt clients, maintaining strong relationships and providing exceptional service.
* Oversee installation and civil engineering works including drainage, utilities, fuel systems, and hard landscaping.
* Provide leadership and support to project teams, ensuring effective communication and problem-solving.
* Manage project financials, variations, and reporting, ensuring profitability and commercial control.
* Conduct regular site visits across the UK to monitor progress, quality, and safety.
Contracts Manager – Specialist Petrol Forecourts Contractor (Essex)
Requirements
* Extensive experience within a civil engineering contractor (essential).
* Proven track record managing multiple contracts successfully, ideally within the petrol forecourts, highways, or related infrastructure sectors.
* Strong understanding of NEC/JCT contracts and commercial management.
* Excellent leadership, organisational, and client-facing skills.
* Willingness to travel to project sites nationwide.
* Full UK driving licence.
Contracts Manager – Specialist Petrol Forecourts Contractor (Essex)
Salary
* Competitive salary and package, with excellent career progression prospects.
* Opportunity to work with a leading, forward-thinking forecourts contractor.
* Exposure to a variety of challenging, high-profile projects nationwide.
Contracts Manager – Specialist Petrol Forecourts Contractor (Essex)
If you’re an experienced Contracts Manager with a civil engineering background and a passion for delivering high-quality forecourt projects, I’d love to hear from you.
Please Contact Sue Walter
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