Contracts Manager - Structural Steel

Location: Multiple Sites (North of England)

Recruitment by Red Sky Personnel on behalf of a leading Civil Engineering Contractor.

The Opportunity

Red Sky Personnel are recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a well-established and highly respected Civil Engineering Contractor. The successful candidate will oversee multiple steel projects from start to finish, ensuring they are delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise site foremen, steel erectors, and subcontractors.
• Oversee subcontractor selection and monitor on-site progress.
• Maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety and quality standards.
• Provide regular updates to management on project progress and commercial matters.
• Proactively assess, review, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Ensure accurate site records for labour, plant, materials, and staff to support cost substantiation.
• Record, track, and report variations and additions in line with contract requirements.
• Assist in preparing final project accounts.
• Actively participate in project meetings and resolve commercial or technical issues.

Skills & Experience

• Strong background in structural steel projects, ideally with a steelwork fabricator/erector.
• Previous Contracts Management experience in industrial and commercial sectors (high-rise projects advantageous).
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and drawings.
• Detailed knowledge of steel fabrication and erection processes.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 18001, and CE Marking.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with clients, contractors, and engineers.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines.
• IT skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and advanced Excel. Experience with StrucCad, Strumis, AutoCAD, or Tekla is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years'' site experience, with at least 3 years working directly in structural steel contracts.

What''s on Offer

• Competitive salary package (DOE).
• Opportunity to work with a well-established contractor on high-profile projects.
• Career development and long-term progression.