Contracts Manager

Westwood Recruitment

We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the successful delivery of Civils & Highways projects, managing site teams, subcontractors, clients and commercial performance from pre-construction through to completion.

Immediate start available

Office based in Rochdale (hybrid)

Salary starting from £75,000 per annum (negotiable)

£5,000 car allowance

Key Responsibilities:

* Manage multiple Civils and Groundworks projects from start to finish.

* Lead and support Site Managers and project teams.

* Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, to budget and to the required quality standards.

* Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.

* Monitor project programmes, costs, performance and contractual obligations.

* Conduct regular site visits and ensure compliance with H&S and company procedures.

* Identify and manage project risks, issues and opportunities.

* Support pre-construction, tendering and project planning activities.

* Manage subcontractors and supply chain partners effectively.

* Provide regular project updates and reports to senior management.

* Drive continuous improvement across project delivery.

Person Specification

* Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within Civils/Groundworks/Highways

* Strong technical and commercial understanding.

* Experience managing multiple projects and site teams.

* Strong leadership, communication and client management skills.

* Good knowledge of H&S, contractual requirements and project delivery.

* Highly organised, proactive and commercially aware.

* IT proficient, including Microsoft Office and Project or similar.

If interested please submit an updated CV, clearly documenting your Civils & Highways experience