Permanent

Contracts Manager

RGB

Devon, Devon, EX2 8BA

£63000 - £70000 per annum, Benefits: Plus car , bonus and additional benefits

Posted: 14 August 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Closing date: 13 September 2026

Ref: LS130826

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About the Role

A Contracts Manager is required in Devon to lead the delivery of highways and civil engineering schemes for an established contractor. This permanent position carries a salary of £63,000 to £70,000, supplemented by a car, bonus, and further benefits. You will oversee several project teams, taking responsibility for works from pre-construction through to final completion. The role involves operational leadership, client liaison, and supporting business growth, collaborating with commercial and pre-construction colleagues on a robust regional pipeline. Your key skills will include managing multiple sites, ensuring safety and quality standards, and maintaining strong client relationships. This is a senior role suited to someone with proven experience in civil engineering project delivery.

Contracts Manager – Civil Engineering
South West | Bristol Region
£65,000–£70,000 + Car/Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
An established civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to strengthen its regional delivery team across the South West.
This is a senior operational position overseeing a portfolio of highways and civil engineering schemes, with responsibility for multiple project teams and the successful delivery of works from pre-construction through to completion.
The role offers a good mix of operational leadership, client management and business development, working closely with project, commercial and pre-construction teams across a strong pipeline of regional work.
The Role
As Contracts Manager, you will:
- Oversee multiple civil engineering projects across the region
- Lead and support Project Managers and site delivery teams
- Take responsibility for programme, quality, safety and overall project performance
- Work closely with commercial, planning and pre-construction teams
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners
- Support tendering and future work-winning opportunities
- Monitor project performance and implement corrective measures where required
- Identify opportunities for continued growth across existing and future projects
- Drive best practice and continuous improvement across delivery teams
About You
We are looking for someone with:
- Proven senior management experience within civil engineering, highways or infrastructure
- Experience overseeing multiple projects and delivery teams
- Strong operational and commercial awareness
- Experience working within framework or repeat-client environments
- Good knowledge of NEC contracts
- Excellent leadership and client-facing skills
- SMSTS
- Full UK driving licence
Applications are welcomed from established Contracts Managers, as well as experienced Senior Project Managers who can demonstrate they are ready to take the next step.
Package
£65,000–£70,000 DOE
Company car or car allowance
Performance-related bonus
Excellent pension and wider benefits package
Permanent position
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of civil engineering work across the South West.
For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Laura at RGB.