Contracts Manager – North East
Location: North East England
Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
Salary: £75,000 – £80,000 + Comprehensive Package
Start Date: ASAP
Company Overview
Our client is a well-established, privately owned Tier 2 civil engineering contractor with a strong national presence and an excellent reputation for delivering complex infrastructure and industrial projects. Due to continued growth and a secured pipeline of work, they are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee major schemes within the North East region.
The Role
The Contracts Manager will take full operational responsibility for three major industrial civil engineering schemes, working closely with senior leadership and reporting into the Regional Director.
This is a key strategic hire, with a clear pathway toward senior regional leadership for the right individual.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee multiple live civil engineering projects simultaneously
Lead and manage Site Managers, Engineers, and commercial teams
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards
Maintain and develop strong client and stakeholder relationships
Provide strategic input during pre-construction and tender stages
Monitor programme performance and resource allocation
Drive health, safety, environmental and quality standards across all sites
Report regularly to senior leadership on project performance
Requirements
Proven experience operating as a Contracts Manager within heavy civils
Strong background in industrial, infrastructure, or large-scale groundwork schemes
Demonstrated leadership across multiple projects concurrently
Commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and CVRs
Excellent client-facing and communication skills
SMSTS and relevant industry qualifications
What’s On Offer
Competitive salary and package
Clear progression into senior regional leadership
Long-term job security with a strong order book
Autonomy within a supportive senior management structure
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