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Your new company \nYou will be joining a well-established and highly respected civil engineering contractor based in Coventry, recognised for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across the UK. Working on critical schemes within multiple heavy civils sectors, this contractor has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation and safe delivery in challenging ground conditions. With a growing order book and long-term secured work, they are actively seeking a Contracts Manager to join their team.\n\nThis is a full-time permanent position involving a mixture of office and site-based working.\n\nYour new role \nAs Contracts Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of heavy civils projects, from pre‑construction through to final account.

You will provide leadership to project and site teams while maintaining close control of commercial, contractual and operational performance.\n\nKey responsibilities will include:\n\nManaging contracts across multiple heavy civils projects\nFull commercial and contractual oversight under NEC and bespoke contracts\nSupporting bid teams with pre‑contract planning, risk management and strategy\nLeading and mentoring Project Managers, Site Managers and Engineers\nManaging client relationships and representing the business at progress and commercial meetings\nOverseeing programme delivery, cost control, change management and final accounts\nEnsuring absolute compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental standards.\nThis role offers genuine autonomy and influence, working closely with senior leadership to help shape project strategy and long‑term business growth.\n\nWhat you'll need to succeed \nIn order to be successful, you will bring:\n\nProven experience as a Contracts Manager or Project Manager within heavy civils or complex infrastructure\nStrong working knowledge of NEC forms of contract\nExcellent commercial awareness and risk management capability\nAbility to manage multiple projects and multidisciplinary teams\nStrong leadership, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills\nCSCS, SMSTS and full UK driving licence.\nWhat you'll get in return \nIn return, you will receive:\n\nCompetitive salary reflecting experience and responsibility\nCompany car (with fuel card) or car allowance\nAnnual leave entitlement\nCompany pension scheme\nTravel and subsistence allowance (where appropriate)\nSupportive and collaborative work environment with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and employee wellbeing\nExposure to high-profile and rewarding projects\nOpportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking contractor and more.\nWhat you need to do now \nIf you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.\nIf this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.\nPlease note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.\n\nHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

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