Your new company
You 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.

This is a full-time permanent position involving a mixture of office and site-based working.

Your new role
As 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.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing contracts across multiple heavy civils projects
• Full commercial and contractual oversight under NEC and bespoke contracts
• Supporting bid teams with pre‑contract planning, risk management and strategy
• Leading and mentoring Project Managers, Site Managers and Engineers
• Managing client relationships and representing the business at progress and commercial meetings
• Overseeing programme delivery, cost control, change management and final accounts
• Ensuring absolute compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental standards.

This role offers genuine autonomy and influence, working closely with senior leadership to help shape project strategy and long‑term business growth.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will bring:

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Project Manager within heavy civils or complex infrastructure
• Strong working knowledge of NEC forms of contract
• Excellent commercial awareness and risk management capability
• Ability to manage multiple projects and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong leadership, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills
• CSCS, SMSTS and full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• Competitive salary reflecting experience and responsibility
• Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance
• Annual leave entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Travel and subsistence allowance (where appropriate)
• Supportive and collaborative work environment with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and employee wellbeing
• Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
• Opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking contractor and more.

What you need to do now
If 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.
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Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.

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