Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager – Civil Engineering (Utilities)

Location: Manchester / Cheshire / Merseyside

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Red Sky Personnel are currently recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a leading civil engineering and infrastructure specialist, delivering works across a major long-term utilities framework in the North West.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong pipeline of secured work across major infrastructure projects.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple projects, ensuring strong commercial performance, programme delivery, and full SHEQ compliance.

You will lead teams across a range of water and heavy civils schemes, working closely with both internal teams and clients.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee programme planning and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget

Manage commercial performance including cost control, forecasting, and CVRs

Lead procurement and subcontractor engagement

Ensure compliance with company procedures, contract requirements, and industry regulations

Chair internal and client meetings, providing clear progress updates

Implement and manage risk processes and project controls

Maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality compliance

Lead, mentor, and manage project teams including Project Managers and Engineers

Build and maintain strong client relationships

Requirements

Proven experience in a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager role within civil engineering or water

Strong knowledge of NEC contracts, including early warnings and compensation events

Experience managing commercial performance (CVRs, forecasting, cost/value reporting)

Good understanding of CDM regulations, risk management, and programme delivery

Experience using MS Project (P6 desirable)

Experience working on major water frameworks or utilities projects

HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

SMSTS and CSCS

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary 

Company car or allowance

Pension, life assurance and private medical

25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional loyalty days

Ongoing training, development, and clear career progression

Long-term secured work across major infrastructure frameworks