Contracts Manager

Posted 19 hours 35 minutes ago by Nicholas Associates Group

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Yorkshire, Doncaster, United Kingdom, DN1 1
Job Description
  • Job Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire
  • Job Type: Permanent
My client is a Doncaster based specialist in environmental and drainage solutions, supporting clients across a range of sectors to maintain compliance, manage risk, and operate sustainably, currently recruiting for a contracts manager. The contracts manager will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of civil engineering projects, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to a high standard. Key Responsibilities
  • Manage multiple civils projects across the UK from planning through to delivery
  • Define scopes of work, programmes, and ensure QSHE compliance
  • Lead estimating, quoting, and overall project financial performance
  • Monitor progress, costs, and quality, taking corrective action where required
  • Provide technical input on civils and drainage works
  • Produce project reports for internal stakeholders and clients
  • Manage plant, materials, and subcontractors effectively
People Management
  • Line manage civils operatives, driving performance and development
  • Oversee recruitment, training, scheduling, and day to day team management
  • Manage payroll, holidays, and attendance in line with company policy
QSHE & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with QSHE standards, CDM regulations, and company policies
  • Manage RAMS, incident reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
Key Skills & Experience
  • Experience as a Civil engineering/Contracts Manager (or similar)
  • Background in civil engineering, drainage, or water sector
  • Strong leadership and project management skills
  • Good commercial awareness (estimating, budgets, cost control)
  • Excellent communication and IT skills
  • Full UK driving licence
  • SMSTS / IOSH
  • CSCS card
Working Requirements
  • UK travel with occasional overnight stays
  • Flexible approach to working hours

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.