Commercial Contract Manager

Posted 15 hours 55 minutes ago by Pertemps

£70,000 - £80,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Manchester, City, United Kingdom, M15 6SZ
Job Description
Commercial Contracts Manager - Civils, Highways & Small Works

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + Company Car + Benefits (DOE)

Location: Manchester (must be within 1 hour commute)

The Company

A long-established, family run civil engineering and infrastructure contractor in the North West (c.£30m turnover). The business delivers a mix of civils and highways related works and is known locally for reliable delivery and strong client relationships.

The Role

This is a hands on, technically credible and commercially strong Contracts Manager position, focused on delivering and commercially controlling multiple smaller value schemes rather than long duration, major projects. Typical project values are c.£100k-£500k, sometimes linked into wider programmes. You'll be a visible presence across sites and the office, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time and profitably.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage multiple civils/highways/small works projects concurrently across the North West.
  • Provide technical oversight: drawings, scope clarity, programme realism, and site delivery support.
  • Assist with leading the commercial/QS elements of the contracts: valuations, cost control, variations, change management, forecasting, and final accounts.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships; identify opportunities for repeat work.
  • Work closely with supervisors/site teams to maintain standards, productivity and quality.
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely and in line with agreed timeframes/specs.
  • Contribute to improving commercial discipline, reporting and processes as the workload grows.
What We're Looking For
  • Experience as a Contracts Manager / Project Manager in civils/highways/small works, with strong technical credibility.
  • Heavier technical engineering competence than a standard delivery only Contracts Manager.
  • Comfortable running several live jobs at once (fast pace, tight commercial control).
  • Strong client facing skills; a local relationship base/"black book" is a bonus but not essential.
  • Must live within 1 hour of the Greater Manchester office.
  • Tickets/quals such as SMSTS/CSCS/NRSWA/HNC/HND are advantageous, but solid experience is the key.
Apply / Enquiries

For a confidential conversation, contact Nathan Turley at .