Contracts Manager
JOB_53906214792453Job type
ContractLocation
DerbyWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Highways And TransportIndustry
ConstructionPay
Up to £500 per day
Contracts Manager - Highways - Derby - Civils
Your new company
You will be joining a well-established and growing highways specialist subcontractor delivering street furniture and minor civil works across England. The business works closely with Tier 1 contractors and agents on major frameworks and is currently experiencing a strong uplift in workload. Due to increased client documentation requirements, they are expanding their commercial and operational support function.Your new role
As an office‑focused Contracts Manager, you will be based out of the company’s Derby office, supporting live projects nationwide primarily from a documentation, coordination and client‑facing perspective. The role is designed to reduce pressure on site‑based teams by taking ownership of Tier 1 paperwork, programmes and reporting.
Key duties will include:
Producing and managing RAMS, programmes and project documentation
Managing Tier 1 and client paperwork requirements
Supporting site teams with contractual and administrative tasks
Preparing reports for progress and performance meetings
Liaising closely with site‑based Contracts Managers and Supervisors
Ensuring compliance with health and safety, quality and client standards
This role is predominantly office‑based, with minimal travel and no regular night work.
What you'll need to succeed
A background in highways, civils, fencing or related infrastructure works
Strong experience managing client and Tier 1 documentation
Confidence using IT systems, programmes and reporting tools
CSCS card
SSSTS as a minimum
SMSTS and direct VRS experience are desirable but not essential, as full technical support and training will be provided.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Talk to Abbie-Leigh Bend, the specialist consultant managing this position
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