Our client, a leading civil engineering and infrastructure specialist, is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee major water and civil engineering projects across the North West. This is a permanent position responsible for commercial performance, programme delivery, operational resources, health and safety, quality and customer relationships across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, programming and successful delivery of civil engineering and water projects, ensuring schemes progress without unnecessary delays.
• Monitor project costs, resources, forecasts, margins and commercial performance, including monthly cost value reconciliations and end-of-life forecasts.
• Manage procurement, subcontractor engagement, contract administration, cost plans, risks, opportunities and commercial reporting.
• Oversee tender handovers, pre-start meetings, project reviews, progress meetings and accurate records of actions and decisions.
• Ensure temporary and permanent design activities are appropriately managed, resourced and delivered in line with project requirements.
• Provide strong leadership across operational teams, including workforce allocation, recruitment, reporting lines, training and progression.
• Promote high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and quality, ensuring alignment with legal, client and internal requirements.
• Build effective relationships with clients, subcontractors, communities and other stakeholders while minimising the impact of works.

Job Requirements:

• Extensive experience managing projects within a civil engineering or water environment.
• Strong knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, programme management, risk management and cost control.
• Understanding of NEC contracts
• Experience with Microsoft Project and Primavera P6
• Experience supporting pre-qualification and tendering processes for multidisciplinary projects.
• HNC, HND or degree-level qualification in civil engineering, construction or a related discipline.
• SMSTS and CSCS certification.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate.

If you are an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong civil engineering or water background, this is an excellent opportunity to lead significant infrastructure projects across the North West. Apply now to take the next step in your career.