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Permanent

Contract Manager - Civil Engineering

Hays Construction and Property
Preston
money-bag Negotiable
Posted: 30 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 29 August 2026
Ref: 225431722

Your new company

A highly regarded infrastructure contractor is looking to appoint a Contract Manager to oversee the successful delivery of multiple civil engineering and maintenance projects across the North West.This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with a strong reputation, long-term client relationships and a significant workload secured for the coming years.
Your new roleReporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for managing the operational delivery, programme performance and commercial success of multiple projects.
Key duties include:

  • Leading multidisciplinary project teams
  • Managing client relationships and stakeholder engagement
  • Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget
  • Monitoring programme performance and resource allocation
  • Supporting business growth and identifying new opportunities
  • Managing project risks and operational performance


What you''ll need to succeed

  • Previous experience within a Contract Manager, Operations Manager or Senior Project Management role
  • Civil engineering, highways, infrastructure or maintenance sector experience
  • Strong leadership and client-facing skills
  • Commercial awareness and contract management experience
  • Track record of delivering projects safely and profitably


What you''ll get in return

  • Attractive salary and benefits package
  • Car allowance
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Long-term project security
  • Excellent career development prospects
  • Opportunity to work on major infrastructure programmes


What you need to do now

Apply now or contact Hays Civil Engineering Recruitment for a confidential discussion regarding the opportunity.

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