Your New Company Hays Belfast are currently recruiting for a Contracts Manager to work on a prestigious Civils Framework. Your new employer is a Tier 1 Contractor who has regional offices located across the UK and Ireland and is part of a wider construction and civil engineering group. With a strong reputation for delivering complex civil infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland, your new employer is committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in project delivery and social values. As part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, you'll join a team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.The role of Contracts Manager will be of significant importance, and you will play a pivotal role in the senior management team, delivering multiple large scale schemes to improve infrastructure and spaces. Your New Role As Contracts Manager, you will take full responsibility for managing a large-scale Civils Framework with an annual turnover of approximately £60 million. This framework encompasses schemes ranging from £5 million to £50 million, with a strong focus on delivering projects in Water, Energy, and Roads. You will oversee all contractual and commercial aspects, ensuring compliance, profitability, and successful delivery of multiple projects within the framework. This is a senior leadership role requiring strategic oversight, operational excellence, and stakeholder engagement. What You'll Need to Succeed To excel as a Contracts Manager, you will need: Proven experience in managing large-scale civil engineering contracts, ideally within frameworks or multi-project environments. (Ideally water infrastructure frameworks). Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial management principles. Excellent leadership and communication skills to manage teams and liaise with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders. Ability to drive performance, ensure compliance, and deliver projects on time and within budget. A background in Water, Energy, or Road's infrastructure projects will be highly advantageous. Relevant qualifications in civil engineering or construction management. What You'll Get in Return As a Contracts Manager, you will enjoy:A highly attractive salary and benefits package.The opportunity to lead a high-profile framework managing a £60 million annual turnover, delivering impactful infrastructure projects.Career progression within a respected and growing organisation.A collaborative and supportive working environment that values innovation and sustainability.The chance to make a significant contribution to projects that shape communities and improve essential services. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Chris McNamara now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk