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About The Role
A Contracts Manager is sought to lead the delivery of highways and infrastructure schemes across the South West, based in Bristol. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary of £65,000 to £70,000, supplemented by a car allowance, bonus, and further perks. You will oversee multiple projects, guiding Project Managers and site teams to successful completion. Working alongside pre-construction colleagues, you will shape delivery strategies for upcoming work. The role requires robust leadership, sound commercial judgement, and a thorough grasp of civil engineering practices. Prior experience in a comparable senior position is essential to manage these varied responsibilities effectively.
Contracts Manager – Civil Engineering
Location: Bristol / South West
Salary: £61,000 – £70,000 DOE + Car/Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
An established civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to join its South West operations, supporting the delivery of a growing portfolio of highways and infrastructure projects.
This is a senior operational position with responsibility for overseeing multiple projects and providing leadership and direction to Project Managers and site-based delivery teams.
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Alongside project delivery, you will work closely with pre-construction and planning teams, supporting new opportunities and helping to develop effective delivery strategies.
The Role
As Contracts Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing multiple civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the region
- Providing leadership and support to Project Managers and operational teams
- Ensuring projects achieve programme, commercial, quality, and safety objectives
- Monitoring project performance and implementing corrective action where required
- Building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners
- Supporting pre-construction, tender, and framework opportunities
- Working collaboratively with commercial and planning teams
- Identifying opportunities for continued growth and repeat business
- Driving high standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality performance
About You
We are looking for an established Contracts Manager with a strong background in civil engineering, highways, or infrastructure.
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You Should Be Able To Demonstrate
- Previous experience operating at Contracts Manager or comparable senior operational level
- Strong civil engineering/infrastructure project delivery experience
- Experience overseeing multiple projects and delivery teams
- Good commercial and programme awareness
- Strong client and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working within framework and/or tender environments
- SMSTS
- Full UK driving licence
Experience within highways, local authority infrastructure, or NEC contracts would be advantageous.
Package
A competitive package is available including:
- Salary £61,000 – £70,000 DOE
- Company car or car allowance
- Discretionary bonus
- Pension and wider company benefits
- Long-term opportunity within an established civil engineering business
This would suit an experienced Contracts Manager looking for a senior role with responsibility across a varied regional project portfolio.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Laura Stephenson at RGB Recruitment
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