Contract Manager
Posted on Jun 23, 2026 by CV-Library
Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£60k - £70k Annual
Full-Time
BCS Connect are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Contracts Manager to join their growing civil engineering business in Derby.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong individual who has progressed from an Engineering background into Contracts Management. The successful candidate will oversee the delivery of multiple infrastructure projects, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
The role will focus on roads and sewers, Section 278 works, and associated civil engineering schemes. The client is open to candidates looking for either a permanent position from the outset or a freelance arrangement with a view to becoming permanent.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage multiple civil engineering projects from inception through to completion.
* Oversee roads and sewers, Section 278 works, and associated infrastructure schemes.
* Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to specification.
* Lead Site Managers, Engineers, and subcontractors.
* Manage project programmes, resources, costs, and performance.
* Liaise with clients, local authorities, developers, and key stakeholders.
* Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Requirements
* Previous experience as a Contracts Manager within civil engineering.
* Strong technical background, ideally having progressed from an Engineering role.
* Proven experience delivering roads and sewers and Section 278 projects.
* Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
* Strong commercial awareness and project management capability.
Essential Qualifications
* SMSTS
* CSCS Managers Card
* Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable Qualifications
* Temporary Works Coordinator
* Street Works (NRSWA)
* First Aid at Work
* HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering
* NEC contract knowledge
What's on Offer?
* Competitive salary or day rate.
* Company vehicle or allowance.
* Pension scheme.
* Ongoing training and development.
* Flexible permanent or freelance-to-permanent options.
* Genuine opportunities for progression into Senior Contracts Manager or Operations Management roles.
* The chance to join a growing and successful civil engineering contractor.
For more information or to apply, contact BCS Connect today
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong individual who has progressed from an Engineering background into Contracts Management. The successful candidate will oversee the delivery of multiple infrastructure projects, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
The role will focus on roads and sewers, Section 278 works, and associated civil engineering schemes. The client is open to candidates looking for either a permanent position from the outset or a freelance arrangement with a view to becoming permanent.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage multiple civil engineering projects from inception through to completion.
* Oversee roads and sewers, Section 278 works, and associated infrastructure schemes.
* Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to specification.
* Lead Site Managers, Engineers, and subcontractors.
* Manage project programmes, resources, costs, and performance.
* Liaise with clients, local authorities, developers, and key stakeholders.
* Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Requirements
* Previous experience as a Contracts Manager within civil engineering.
* Strong technical background, ideally having progressed from an Engineering role.
* Proven experience delivering roads and sewers and Section 278 projects.
* Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
* Strong commercial awareness and project management capability.
Essential Qualifications
* SMSTS
* CSCS Managers Card
* Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable Qualifications
* Temporary Works Coordinator
* Street Works (NRSWA)
* First Aid at Work
* HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering
* NEC contract knowledge
What's on Offer?
* Competitive salary or day rate.
* Company vehicle or allowance.
* Pension scheme.
* Ongoing training and development.
* Flexible permanent or freelance-to-permanent options.
* Genuine opportunities for progression into Senior Contracts Manager or Operations Management roles.
* The chance to join a growing and successful civil engineering contractor.
For more information or to apply, contact BCS Connect today
Reference: 225282203
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Contract Manager
Posted on Jun 23, 2026 by CV-Library
Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£60k - £70k Annual
Full-Time
BCS Connect are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Contracts Manager to join their growing civil engineering business in Derby.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong individual who has progressed from an Engineering background into Contracts Management. The successful candidate will oversee the delivery of multiple infrastructure projects, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
The role will focus on roads and sewers, Section 278 works, and associated civil engineering schemes. The client is open to candidates looking for either a permanent position from the outset or a freelance arrangement with a view to becoming permanent.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage multiple civil engineering projects from inception through to completion.
* Oversee roads and sewers, Section 278 works, and associated infrastructure schemes.
* Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to specification.
* Lead Site Managers, Engineers, and subcontractors.
* Manage project programmes, resources, costs, and performance.
* Liaise with clients, local authorities, developers, and key stakeholders.
* Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Requirements
* Previous experience as a Contracts Manager within civil engineering.
* Strong technical background, ideally having progressed from an Engineering role.
* Proven experience delivering roads and sewers and Section 278 projects.
* Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
* Strong commercial awareness and project management capability.
Essential Qualifications
* SMSTS
* CSCS Managers Card
* Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable Qualifications
* Temporary Works Coordinator
* Street Works (NRSWA)
* First Aid at Work
* HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering
* NEC contract knowledge
What's on Offer?
* Competitive salary or day rate.
* Company vehicle or allowance.
* Pension scheme.
* Ongoing training and development.
* Flexible permanent or freelance-to-permanent options.
* Genuine opportunities for progression into Senior Contracts Manager or Operations Management roles.
* The chance to join a growing and successful civil engineering contractor.
For more information or to apply, contact BCS Connect today
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong individual who has progressed from an Engineering background into Contracts Management. The successful candidate will oversee the delivery of multiple infrastructure projects, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
The role will focus on roads and sewers, Section 278 works, and associated civil engineering schemes. The client is open to candidates looking for either a permanent position from the outset or a freelance arrangement with a view to becoming permanent.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage multiple civil engineering projects from inception through to completion.
* Oversee roads and sewers, Section 278 works, and associated infrastructure schemes.
* Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to specification.
* Lead Site Managers, Engineers, and subcontractors.
* Manage project programmes, resources, costs, and performance.
* Liaise with clients, local authorities, developers, and key stakeholders.
* Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Requirements
* Previous experience as a Contracts Manager within civil engineering.
* Strong technical background, ideally having progressed from an Engineering role.
* Proven experience delivering roads and sewers and Section 278 projects.
* Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
* Strong commercial awareness and project management capability.
Essential Qualifications
* SMSTS
* CSCS Managers Card
* Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable Qualifications
* Temporary Works Coordinator
* Street Works (NRSWA)
* First Aid at Work
* HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering
* NEC contract knowledge
What's on Offer?
* Competitive salary or day rate.
* Company vehicle or allowance.
* Pension scheme.
* Ongoing training and development.
* Flexible permanent or freelance-to-permanent options.
* Genuine opportunities for progression into Senior Contracts Manager or Operations Management roles.
* The chance to join a growing and successful civil engineering contractor.
For more information or to apply, contact BCS Connect today
Reference: 225282203
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