Rate: £25-£35 per hour (Umbrella PAYE); Contract: Initial 12-18 month contract.
Exciting Opportunity for a Contracts Supervisor in Derby. This role supports the delivery of highway maintenance and improvement works across the network and is ideal for a commercially minded professional with experience in contract administration, cost management, and project delivery within a highways or civil engineering environment.
Working closely with Contract Managers, Engineers, and Operational Teams, you will play a key role in ensuring contracts are managed effectively, costs are controlled, and projects are delivered in line with contractual requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the administration and management of highway maintenance and improvement contracts.
* Assist with contract monitoring, performance reporting, and compliance checks.
* Review contractor applications, quotations, and payment submissions.
* Support the preparation and assessment of compensation events, early warnings, and contractual communications.
* Monitor project costs, budgets, and forecasts.
* Assist with procurement activities and contractor performance reviews.
* Liaise with operational teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure works are delivered efficiently.
* Support the management of variations, change control, and contract documentation.
* Produce reports and maintain accurate contract records.
* Assist senior managers with commercial and contractual matters across a range of highway projects.
Key Experience
* Experience working within a highways, civil engineering, or infrastructure environment.
* Knowledge and understanding of NEC contracts is essential.
* Experience supporting contract administration and commercial management activities.
* Reviewing costs, quotations, valuations, and payment applications.
* Strong analytical, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively with operational and commercial teams.
* Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
* Previous experience as a Contracts Supervisor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Assistant, Assistant Contracts Manager, or similar role is highly advantageous.
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