Contracts Manager
Posted on Jul 10, 2026 by CV-Library
Cardiff, South Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£85k - £95k Annual
Full-Time
My client is an established, leading, regional Civil Engineering Contractor.
Due to planned growth and an influx of work in their South Wales Region, they are looking to appoint, on a permanent basis (ideally) a Contracts Manager / Operations Manager to work on Civils and water sector projects in the region.
The successful individual will manage a team of Project managers and will be responsible for a portfolio of projects in the region.
They specialise in the following sectors;
- Water & Wastewater
- Groundworks
- RC Works
- Shafts
- Attenuation tanks
- Piling & Foundations
- Reservoirs
Key Responsibilities
Management of site staff operatives and sub-contractors.
Preparing and monitoring programmes of work
Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and project management plans.
Understand tender allowances and monitor contract costs against agreed budgets.
Manage design co-ordination.
Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors.
Understand and administer contract change.
Inform, consult, and involve local groups as necessary.
Foster good relations and reputation with clients.
Promote and ensure all work complies with safety, quality and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures.
Already experienced as a Project Manager you will have a relevant industry qualification (HND/ HNC/ BEng) or equivalent, an up to date SMSTS qualification, and appropriate CSCS card. A First Aid at Work qualification is desirable.
Experienced in people management and motivation of staff.
A good organiser, both of self and others with the ability to think in advance.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving license is essential and the successful candidate will be happy to travel throughout the Southern Region. A First Aid at Work qualification would also be desirable.
Benefits Package
Competitive basic salary
Life assurance cover
Company car or car allowance
Company pension scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
Extensive training programmes
Cycle-to-work scheme and Free on-site parking
Employee Assistance Programme
Leaving work early every Friday
Company social calendar
Training and progression
Due to planned growth and an influx of work in their South Wales Region, they are looking to appoint, on a permanent basis (ideally) a Contracts Manager / Operations Manager to work on Civils and water sector projects in the region.
The successful individual will manage a team of Project managers and will be responsible for a portfolio of projects in the region.
They specialise in the following sectors;
- Water & Wastewater
- Groundworks
- RC Works
- Shafts
- Attenuation tanks
- Piling & Foundations
- Reservoirs
Key Responsibilities
Management of site staff operatives and sub-contractors.
Preparing and monitoring programmes of work
Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and project management plans.
Understand tender allowances and monitor contract costs against agreed budgets.
Manage design co-ordination.
Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors.
Understand and administer contract change.
Inform, consult, and involve local groups as necessary.
Foster good relations and reputation with clients.
Promote and ensure all work complies with safety, quality and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures.
Already experienced as a Project Manager you will have a relevant industry qualification (HND/ HNC/ BEng) or equivalent, an up to date SMSTS qualification, and appropriate CSCS card. A First Aid at Work qualification is desirable.
Experienced in people management and motivation of staff.
A good organiser, both of self and others with the ability to think in advance.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving license is essential and the successful candidate will be happy to travel throughout the Southern Region. A First Aid at Work qualification would also be desirable.
Benefits Package
Competitive basic salary
Life assurance cover
Company car or car allowance
Company pension scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
Extensive training programmes
Cycle-to-work scheme and Free on-site parking
Employee Assistance Programme
Leaving work early every Friday
Company social calendar
Training and progression
Reference: 225359355
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Contracts Manager
Posted on Jul 10, 2026 by CV-Library
Cardiff, South Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£85k - £95k Annual
Full-Time
My client is an established, leading, regional Civil Engineering Contractor.
Due to planned growth and an influx of work in their South Wales Region, they are looking to appoint, on a permanent basis (ideally) a Contracts Manager / Operations Manager to work on Civils and water sector projects in the region.
The successful individual will manage a team of Project managers and will be responsible for a portfolio of projects in the region.
They specialise in the following sectors;
- Water & Wastewater
- Groundworks
- RC Works
- Shafts
- Attenuation tanks
- Piling & Foundations
- Reservoirs
Key Responsibilities
Management of site staff operatives and sub-contractors.
Preparing and monitoring programmes of work
Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and project management plans.
Understand tender allowances and monitor contract costs against agreed budgets.
Manage design co-ordination.
Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors.
Understand and administer contract change.
Inform, consult, and involve local groups as necessary.
Foster good relations and reputation with clients.
Promote and ensure all work complies with safety, quality and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures.
Already experienced as a Project Manager you will have a relevant industry qualification (HND/ HNC/ BEng) or equivalent, an up to date SMSTS qualification, and appropriate CSCS card. A First Aid at Work qualification is desirable.
Experienced in people management and motivation of staff.
A good organiser, both of self and others with the ability to think in advance.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving license is essential and the successful candidate will be happy to travel throughout the Southern Region. A First Aid at Work qualification would also be desirable.
Benefits Package
Competitive basic salary
Life assurance cover
Company car or car allowance
Company pension scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
Extensive training programmes
Cycle-to-work scheme and Free on-site parking
Employee Assistance Programme
Leaving work early every Friday
Company social calendar
Training and progression
Due to planned growth and an influx of work in their South Wales Region, they are looking to appoint, on a permanent basis (ideally) a Contracts Manager / Operations Manager to work on Civils and water sector projects in the region.
The successful individual will manage a team of Project managers and will be responsible for a portfolio of projects in the region.
They specialise in the following sectors;
- Water & Wastewater
- Groundworks
- RC Works
- Shafts
- Attenuation tanks
- Piling & Foundations
- Reservoirs
Key Responsibilities
Management of site staff operatives and sub-contractors.
Preparing and monitoring programmes of work
Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and project management plans.
Understand tender allowances and monitor contract costs against agreed budgets.
Manage design co-ordination.
Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors.
Understand and administer contract change.
Inform, consult, and involve local groups as necessary.
Foster good relations and reputation with clients.
Promote and ensure all work complies with safety, quality and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures.
Already experienced as a Project Manager you will have a relevant industry qualification (HND/ HNC/ BEng) or equivalent, an up to date SMSTS qualification, and appropriate CSCS card. A First Aid at Work qualification is desirable.
Experienced in people management and motivation of staff.
A good organiser, both of self and others with the ability to think in advance.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving license is essential and the successful candidate will be happy to travel throughout the Southern Region. A First Aid at Work qualification would also be desirable.
Benefits Package
Competitive basic salary
Life assurance cover
Company car or car allowance
Company pension scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
Extensive training programmes
Cycle-to-work scheme and Free on-site parking
Employee Assistance Programme
Leaving work early every Friday
Company social calendar
Training and progression
Reference: 225359355
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