Construction Contracts Manager

Job TitleContracts ManagerSummaryWe’re seeking an experienced Contracts Manager, on behalf of our client, to oversee multiple highways and civil-engineering projects across the Bristol and Gloucester region. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership and client-management skills, who thrives on full project accountability and enjoys influencing future work opportunities. You’ll join a well-established delivery structure and play a key role in shaping how major schemes are delivered and developed over the next four years.Salary£61,000 – £63,000 (up to £70,000 for an exceptional candidate)Plus £5,250 car allowance or company car12.5% discretionary annual bonusLocation and Working PatternTravel across Bristol and Gloucester to oversee projects.Main office is in Exeter.ResponsibilitiesOversee multiple highways and civil-engineering projects at any one time.Lead and support Project Managers, Site Managers and the wider delivery teams.Take overall accountability for budget, health and safety, and programme performance.Manage and maintain strong client relationships with public-sector stakeholders.Participate in contract discussions as part of delivery governance.Provide delivery input during tender stages and support work-winning activity.Identify and mobilise new teams as additional projects are secured.Drive quality, compliance and continuous improvement across all projects.Must-have RequirementsProven experience at Contracts Manager level or equivalent senior project leadership.Background in highways or major civil-engineering delivery.Successful track record leading multiple projects or significant packages.Strong leadership with experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.Full accountability for budget, health and safety and client relationships.Familiarity with contractual discussions and tender processes.Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel within the region.Nice-to-have SkillsExperience with local-authority highways frameworks.Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.Knowledge of NEC contract forms.Career path through an engineering background.Apply NowIf you’re ready to take on a leadership role with responsibility across multiple major projects and the opportunity to shape future delivery, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your CV today and one of our team will be in touch.