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Contracts Manager sought by RGB Recruitment for a full-time position based in Devon, paying £63,000 to £70,000 per annum plus car, bonus, and additional benefits. Reporting into a regional delivery team, you will oversee a portfolio of highways and infrastructure schemes, directing several project teams from pre-construction through final completion. Your remit includes operational leadership, client liaison, and supporting business development alongside commercial and pre-construction colleagues. Ideal candidates bring prior experience managing similar scale contracts and demonstrate strong commercial acumen, planning capability, and clear communication. This senior role suits a professional seeking responsibility for multiple concurrent projects within a reputable contractor.
Contracts Manager – Civil Engineering South West | Bristol Region
£65,000–£70,000 + Car/Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
An established civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to strengthen its regional delivery team across the South West.
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This is a senior operational position overseeing a portfolio of highways and civil engineering schemes, with responsibility for multiple project teams and the successful delivery of works from pre-construction through to completion.
The Role As Contracts Manager, You Will
- Oversee multiple civil engineering projects across the region
- Lead and support Project Managers and site delivery teams
- Take responsibility for programme, quality, safety and overall project performance
- Work closely with commercial, planning and pre-construction teams
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners
- Support tendering and future work-winning opportunities
- Monitor project performance and implement corrective measures where required
- Identify opportunities for continued growth across existing and future projects
- Drive best practice and continuous improvement across delivery teams
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About You We Are Looking For Someone With
- Proven senior management experience within civil engineering, highways or infrastructure
- Experience overseeing multiple projects and delivery teams
- Strong operational and commercial awareness
- Experience working within framework or repeat-client environments
- Good knowledge of NEC contracts
- Excellent leadership and client-facing skills
- SMSTS
- Full UK driving licence
Applications are welcomed from established Contracts Managers, as well as experienced Senior Project Managers who can demonstrate they are ready to take the next step.
Package
- £65,000–£70,000 DOE
- Company Car Or Car Allowance
- Performance-related bonus
- Excellent Pension And Wider Benefits Package
Permanent position
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of civil engineering work across the South West.
For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Laura at RGB.
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