Contracts Manager

  • Hays
  • Feb 24, 2026
Full time

Job Description

Employee-Owned. Future-Focused. Are You Our Next Contracts Manager?

Contracts Manager - Civil Engineering
£65K-£75K + Profit Share (Employee-Owned)
Sussex
Permanent
We're hiring a Contracts Manager for a well-established, employee-owned civil engineering firm working on major infrastructure projects across the South East - highways, water, and local authority schemes up to £10m.
You'll be the key link between site teams and senior leadership, making sure jobs run smoothly, safely, and profitably. This is a hands-on role for someone who knows how to lead, solve problems, and keep projects on track.
What's on offer:

  • Competitive salary + share of profits through Employee Ownership Trust
  • Clear path to senior leadership
  • Long-term job security with a respected, family-run business

What you'll need:
  • Solid experience as a Contracts Manager in civils/groundworks
  • Background in highways, water, or infrastructure
  • Civil engineering qualification + CSCS
  • Strong communication and IT skills

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