Contracts Manager

A leading Civil Engineering Contractor specialising in earthworks, groundworks, and civil engineering solutions is seeking a Contracts Manager to help drive the business's ambitious growth plans. Offering a competitive salary of £85,000 - £90,000, our client is looking to interview quickly.

The Contracts Manager will play a key role in managing and delivering civil engineering and earthworks projects from tender through to completion, ensuring cost efficiency and operational excellence. Currently a £2 million turnover company, they are targeting growth to £10 million turnover, working on projects ranging from £1 million to £5 million in size. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a dynamic team with amazing growth potential.

• Support tender management processes, including site visits, project scoping, and working with plans and construction details.
• Oversee the costing and performance of contracts, identifying cost-reduction solutions and ensuring profitability.
• Manage contracts across the civil engineering and earthworks sectors, delivering projects on time, on budget, and to high-quality standards.
• Collaborate with the safety department to ensure risks are thoroughly assessed and controlled across all projects.
• Monitor and report on contract performance, driving continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with client requirements.
• Liaise with the company's sister mobile contracting business to deliver integrated project solutions where required.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, representing the business with professionalism and commercial awareness.
• Play a key role in supporting the business's growth strategy, expanding operations to achieve a £10 million turnover.

• Degree in Civil Engineering or extensive experience in the civil engineering sector.
• Proven experience in managing civil engineering, groundworks, and bulk earthworks projects.
• Strong experience in tendering, cost management, and contract negotiation.
• Competent in transferring information from plans to spreadsheets for costing and analysis.
• Strong commercial skills with experience in client interaction and delivering profitable projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint), AutoCAD, LSS, and other 3D modelling systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a focus on problem-solving and decision-making.

• Salary: £85,000 - £90,000
• 23 days of holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Pension scheme s
• Company car or car allowance
• Life insurance / Death in service
• Private medical
• Ongoing professional development and the opportunity to grow with a fast-expanding business

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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