Permanent

Contracts Manager

RGB

Bristol, Bristol, BS1 6WS

£65000 - £70000 per annum, Benefits: Plus car , bonus and additional benefits

Posted: 28 August 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 27 September 2026

Ref: LS270826

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About the Role

Contracts Manager sought in Bristol, permanent full-time with a salary of £65,000–£70,000 plus car, bonus, and additional benefits. This senior operational post within civil engineering involves steering a portfolio of highways and infrastructure schemes across the South West. Core duties include leading Project Managers and site teams, ensuring delivery against programme and budget, and collaborating with pre-construction colleagues on bid strategies. Applicants should possess strong commercial awareness, robust leadership capability, and a track record of managing multiple concurrent projects. A valid driving licence is essential given regional travel. This position suits a candidate seeking genuine ownership of outcomes within an established contractor.

Contracts Manager – Civil Engineering
Location: Bristol / South West
Salary: £61,000 – £70,000 DOE + Car/Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
An established civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to join its South West operations, supporting the delivery of a growing portfolio of highways and infrastructure projects.
This is a senior operational position with responsibility for overseeing multiple projects and providing leadership and direction to Project Managers and site-based delivery teams.
Alongside project delivery, you will work closely with pre-construction and planning teams, supporting new opportunities and helping to develop effective delivery strategies.
The Role:
As Contracts Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing multiple civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the region
- Providing leadership and support to Project Managers and operational teams
- Ensuring projects achieve programme, commercial, quality and safety objectives
- Monitoring project performance and implementing corrective action where required
- Building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners
- Supporting pre-construction, tender and framework opportunities
- Working collaboratively with commercial and planning teams
- Identifying opportunities for continued growth and repeat business
- Driving high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance
About You:
We are looking for an established Contracts Manager with a strong background in civil engineering, highways or infrastructure.
You should be able to demonstrate:
- Previous experience operating at Contracts Manager or comparable senior operational level
- Strong civil engineering/infrastructure project delivery experience
- Experience overseeing multiple projects and delivery teams
- Good commercial and programme awareness
- Strong client and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working within framework and/or tender environments
- SMSTS
- Full UK driving licence
Experience within highways, local authority infrastructure or NEC contracts would be advantageous.
Package:
A competitive package is available including:
- Salary £61,000 – £70,000 DOE
- Company car or car allowance
- Discretionary bonus
- Pension and wider company benefits
- Long-term opportunity within an established civil engineering business
This would suit an experienced Contracts Manager looking for a senior role with responsibility across a varied regional project portfolio.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Laura Stephenson at RGB Recruitment
Not actively looking£ I''m always happy to have an initial confidential conversation before you decide whether you''d like to take things any further.