Highways Contracts Manager
Are you an experienced Highways Contracts Manager ready to take the lead on some of London's most exciting highways projects? This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact while working with a respected industry leader that values your expertise, ambition, and career growth.
Join a company that invests in you
You'll be part of a forward-thinking organisation known for delivering excellence in highways, infrastructure, and civil engineering projects across the UK. Collaboration, innovation, and professional development are at the heart of everything they do. You'll be supported by a dedicated senior leadership team and work in an environment that encourages new ideas and rewards success.
What you'll be doing
As a Highways Contracts Manager, you'll oversee a portfolio of projects from pre-contract through to delivery, ensuring that safety, quality, environmental, and financial targets are consistently achieved. You will:
·Manage multiple highways and structures projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
·Lead pre-contract planning and coordination with estimators to ensure accurate costings and resourcing.
·Prepare and oversee contract plans, safety plans, method statements, and risk assessments.
·Provide input at regional management and planning meetings, influencing key decisions.
·Implement company SHEQ policies and drive compliance across all project teams.
·Maintain and update the CRM and SLIDS databases with relevant contractual information.
·Oversee accurate record keeping, reporting, and archiving of all project documentation.
What you'll bring
To succeed as a Highways Contracts Manager, you'll need:
·Proven experience managing multiple construction sites in a similar role.
·Strong experience in highways bridge maintenance and concrete repair projects.
·A solid background in highways structures and infrastructure delivery.
·Strong planning, programming, and financial management skills.
·Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners.
·Competence in Microsoft Office and modern project management tools.
·A collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to develop and lead others.
·To live within a commutable distance of Bristol.
What's in it for you
·Salary up to £75,000 per annum
·Car allowance and comprehensive benefits package
·Opportunities for ongoing professional development and progression within a growing business
·A supportive culture that values your input and celebrates your success
·Projects that genuinely improve local and regional infrastructure
Where and how you'll work
This Highways Contracts Manager role is based in London, offering a flexible working pattern to promote work-life balance while maintaining a strong presence on site. You'll have the chance to work with a committed team who share your passion for delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions.