Alfa-Executive Solutions
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Senior Contracts Manager – Rail
Base Salary: £120k
Benefits: Executive Car / Car Allowance, Generous Bonus, Private Healthcare, Pension Contributions, and Flexible Benefits Package
Location: London or Slough
Sector: Rail / Civils / Infrastructure
About the Client
Our client is a leading Tier 1 infrastructure contractor with an established reputation across the UK rail and civil engineering sectors.
Following recent multi-million-pound framework awards and ongoing expansion across major rail networks, the organisation now seeks to appoint an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to lead complex rail infrastructure programmes across London and Slough.
The Role
- Will take full operational and commercial responsibility for delivering a portfolio of high-value rail contracts, ensuring all works are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
- Will manage and mentor a team of project managers, quantity surveyors, and delivery specialists, driving high standards of operational excellence and team performance.
- Will act as the primary senior point of contact for key client stakeholders (including Network Rail and major transport authorities), fostering collaborative relationships and securing future opportunities.
- Will oversee contract administration, procurement strategies, supply chain performance, and risk management across all active sites.
- Will work closely with the Operations Director to ensure alignment with wider business objectives, compliance with safety and governance standards, and protection of overall profit margins.
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The Person
- Will possess a proven track record of success as a Contracts Manager or Senior Contracts Manager within the UK rail sector.
- Will be degree-educated in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or hold an equivalent professional qualification (e.g., MRICS, MCIOB, or MAPM).
- Will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contract forms, NR/L2/L3 Network Rail standards, and regulatory frameworks.
- Will possess strong commercial acumen, exceptional leadership capabilities, and a track record of successfully managing multi-disciplinary delivery teams.
- Will be keen to join a dynamic, growing business that actively recognises performance and supports professional development.
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