Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager - Leading UK Contractor
East Midlands Hybrid Working

Client Overview
Our client, a leading civil engineering contractor, is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their successful team. With a strong presence in water infrastructure, they deliver critical projects across clean and wastewater networks, including pipelines and pumping stations. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to manage key contracts, ensuring efficient project execution while maintaining compliance and quality standards.

Contracts Manager - Purpose of the Role
The Contracts Manager will be responsible for overseeing multiple projects within the water sector, ensuring contract compliance, managing risks, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. This role will play a crucial part in delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget while driving continuous improvements in contract management practices.

Contracts Manager - Key Accountabilities

• Compliance: Ensure all contracts adhere to legal, regulatory, and health & safety standards, implementing safe systems of work on all assigned projects.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee project programmes, conduct site inspections and audits, and ensure contractors and suppliers meet required quality standards.
• Contract Administration: Manage contract lifecycles, including documentation, change orders, and dispute resolution. Support design management and buildability reviews on design and build projects.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • External: Allocate trades and subcontractors efficiently, attend client and subcontractor meetings, and liaise with regulatory bodies as required.
  • Internal: Collaborate with site teams, procurement, and finance departments to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Site Team Management: Lead, recruit, and develop site teams, maintaining high professional standards.
• Budgeting & Cost Control: Work closely with the project and commercial managers to develop and monitor budgets, ensuring cost-effective project delivery.
• Performance Evaluation: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure all contractual obligations are met.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in contract management.
• Technical & Engineering Support: Provide buildability advice and temporary works solutions to ensure technically proficient and cost-effective project execution.

Contracts Manager - Competency Requirements

• Strong leadership, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take initiative and full accountability for projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Commercial awareness with a strong understanding of NEC3 contracts.

Contracts Manager - Technical/Professional Expertise

• A degree in Civil Engineering or an industry-related qualification with 5+ years of relevant experience, or 15+ years of industry experience.
• Previous experience in the water industry managing multiple sites with financial and programme accountability.
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office, Word, Excel, MS Project (or similar), and CAD.
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale construction projects while managing HSEQ aspects.
• Full UK driving licence and relevant industry training certifications.

Contracts Manager - What Our Client Offers

You will have the opportunity to develop professionally within a supportive and established organisation. Additional benefits include:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career development opportunities
• A dynamic and collaborative working environment