Contract Manager - Highways
Posted on Jul 21, 2026 by CV-Library
Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£55 - £55 Hourly
Temporary
Contracts Manager – Highways
Location: Oxford
Contract: Temporary – 6 months
Hours: Full-time
Pay Rate: £55.00 per hour PAYE
We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery and performance of highways maintenance contracts. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional with strong NEC contract management experience to lead service delivery, drive continuous improvement and ensure contracts deliver excellent value for money.
## Key Responsibilities
Act as NEC Service Manager for highways maintenance contracts.
Manage contractor performance, ensuring contractual obligations, KPIs and service standards are achieved.
Oversee contract compliance, audits, governance, payment mechanisms and reporting.
Lead contract variations, claims and dispute resolution where required.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance service delivery.
Support procurement activities and future contract strategies.
Develop and maintain effective contract management processes and compliance systems.
Lead and motivate the Contract Management team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Build strong relationships with contractors, consultants, operational teams and senior stakeholders.
Prepare reports and provide expert contractual advice to senior management.
## About You
You will have:
Educated to degree level or equivalent, with a relevant professional qualification.
Significant experience managing NEC contracts within highways, infrastructure, engineering or a similar environment.
Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
Strong commercial and financial management skills.
Experience monitoring contractor performance and ensuring contract compliance.
Excellent knowledge of contract administration, contract variations and dispute resolution.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
A commitment to delivering high-quality services, value for money and continuous improvement.
If you're an experienced Contracts Manager looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you
Location: Oxford
Contract: Temporary – 6 months
Hours: Full-time
Pay Rate: £55.00 per hour PAYE
We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery and performance of highways maintenance contracts. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional with strong NEC contract management experience to lead service delivery, drive continuous improvement and ensure contracts deliver excellent value for money.
## Key Responsibilities
Act as NEC Service Manager for highways maintenance contracts.
Manage contractor performance, ensuring contractual obligations, KPIs and service standards are achieved.
Oversee contract compliance, audits, governance, payment mechanisms and reporting.
Lead contract variations, claims and dispute resolution where required.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance service delivery.
Support procurement activities and future contract strategies.
Develop and maintain effective contract management processes and compliance systems.
Lead and motivate the Contract Management team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Build strong relationships with contractors, consultants, operational teams and senior stakeholders.
Prepare reports and provide expert contractual advice to senior management.
## About You
You will have:
Educated to degree level or equivalent, with a relevant professional qualification.
Significant experience managing NEC contracts within highways, infrastructure, engineering or a similar environment.
Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
Strong commercial and financial management skills.
Experience monitoring contractor performance and ensuring contract compliance.
Excellent knowledge of contract administration, contract variations and dispute resolution.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
A commitment to delivering high-quality services, value for money and continuous improvement.
If you're an experienced Contracts Manager looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you
Reference: 225394403
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Contract Manager - Highways
Posted on Jul 21, 2026 by CV-Library
Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£55 - £55 Hourly
Temporary
Contracts Manager – Highways
Location: Oxford
Contract: Temporary – 6 months
Hours: Full-time
Pay Rate: £55.00 per hour PAYE
We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery and performance of highways maintenance contracts. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional with strong NEC contract management experience to lead service delivery, drive continuous improvement and ensure contracts deliver excellent value for money.
## Key Responsibilities
Act as NEC Service Manager for highways maintenance contracts.
Manage contractor performance, ensuring contractual obligations, KPIs and service standards are achieved.
Oversee contract compliance, audits, governance, payment mechanisms and reporting.
Lead contract variations, claims and dispute resolution where required.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance service delivery.
Support procurement activities and future contract strategies.
Develop and maintain effective contract management processes and compliance systems.
Lead and motivate the Contract Management team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Build strong relationships with contractors, consultants, operational teams and senior stakeholders.
Prepare reports and provide expert contractual advice to senior management.
## About You
You will have:
Educated to degree level or equivalent, with a relevant professional qualification.
Significant experience managing NEC contracts within highways, infrastructure, engineering or a similar environment.
Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
Strong commercial and financial management skills.
Experience monitoring contractor performance and ensuring contract compliance.
Excellent knowledge of contract administration, contract variations and dispute resolution.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
A commitment to delivering high-quality services, value for money and continuous improvement.
If you're an experienced Contracts Manager looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you
Location: Oxford
Contract: Temporary – 6 months
Hours: Full-time
Pay Rate: £55.00 per hour PAYE
We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery and performance of highways maintenance contracts. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional with strong NEC contract management experience to lead service delivery, drive continuous improvement and ensure contracts deliver excellent value for money.
## Key Responsibilities
Act as NEC Service Manager for highways maintenance contracts.
Manage contractor performance, ensuring contractual obligations, KPIs and service standards are achieved.
Oversee contract compliance, audits, governance, payment mechanisms and reporting.
Lead contract variations, claims and dispute resolution where required.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance service delivery.
Support procurement activities and future contract strategies.
Develop and maintain effective contract management processes and compliance systems.
Lead and motivate the Contract Management team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Build strong relationships with contractors, consultants, operational teams and senior stakeholders.
Prepare reports and provide expert contractual advice to senior management.
## About You
You will have:
Educated to degree level or equivalent, with a relevant professional qualification.
Significant experience managing NEC contracts within highways, infrastructure, engineering or a similar environment.
Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
Strong commercial and financial management skills.
Experience monitoring contractor performance and ensuring contract compliance.
Excellent knowledge of contract administration, contract variations and dispute resolution.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
A commitment to delivering high-quality services, value for money and continuous improvement.
If you're an experienced Contracts Manager looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you
Reference: 225394403
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