Civils Contract Manager

  • Russell Taylor
  • Stockport, Cheshire
  • Feb 05, 2026
Full time

Job Description

Civils Contract Manager Permanent salary +package North West My client is a regional civil engineering sub-contractor, that are experience a significant period of growth. Due to winning positions on a number of frameworks they are looking to strengthen their teams with a Contract Manager. The contract manager will be highly experienced in civils, groundworks, drainage, kerbing. They will have experience in managing multiple projects, running site programmes. As Contracts Manager you will understand site planning ensure projects are running to time and budgets as set and requested from the client. As contracts manager you will be confident in client facing and representing the business in progress and site meetings. Key Responsibilities:Programme planningPlan projects and ensure they are programmed to a level of detail necessary for the siteteam to deliver the scheme without delaysEnsure the programme is updated throughout the cycle of the projectEnsure procurement and reconciliation of materials is carried out in accordance withCompany procedures to best value and to prevent delaysEnsure site team compliance with Company commercial policies and proceduresActively participate in tender handover meetings and deliver pre-start meetings to the site teamEnsure a commercial plan and end of life forecast is in place and monitored monthly for thesuccessful commercial delivery of the projectProduce and analyse progress reports, updated costs and forecastsEnsure correct commercial engagement of subcontractorsImplement the risk management process, review risk register and check risk controlsReview the CVRs weekly/monthly with the project teams, implementing necessary actionsComplete and distribute the Contract Start/Completion forms for each projectEnsure weekly review of progress, budget resources and forward planning are carried out,and 4 to 6 week lookahead programmes are in placeChair and attend internal and external meetings and ensure the production of accuraterecords of any discussions and actionsEnsure timely management of both temporary and permanent design to meet therequirements of each projectManagement of post contract commercial teamsHealth, safety and environmentalBy example, set the highest possible standards of leadership in promotion of HSQ&Eprocedures and best practice, ensuring compliance with Company procedures and legalobligationsAllocate HSQ&E responsibilities and duties for site personnel, check understanding andprovide training as necessaryMaintain and manage construction sites and subcontractors, ensuring all subcontractorsfollow PLI's procedures and processesOversee and ensure that HSE-related documents are kept up to date and undertake seniormanager site inspections, ensuring that audits and reports are produced, liaising with thenecessary partiesLiaise with third parties to ensure compliance with required regulatory standardsQualityEnsure that ITPs are produced and explained to the teamEnsure that the QA File is produced and maintainedEstablish and promote best practiceKey measures & targets:Adherence to all deadlines set and Business objectivesEnsure final accounts are completed timely in accordance with construction completionMonthly and weekly reporting timescales are metEnsure KPI measures are metDeliver projects without safety incidents, within time and to budgetEssentialExtensive experience of managing projects within a civils and groundworks environmentGood working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Temp works management,Programming, risk management and cost control including forecasting, actual cost andvalue reportingExperience of MS projectKnowledge of JCT/ NEC contract including the Early Warning and Compensation EventmechanismsCSCS cardExperience of Pre-Qualification and Tendering processExcellent people management skills with the ability to influence and mentorExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with both customers and all levels of staffProblem solving skills and analytical thinkingTo apply for the position please email your CV to or contact me on .Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here.