Permanent
Contracts Manager
Westwood Recruitment
Rochdale
Posted: 12 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Ref: 225484830
We are looking for an experienced-Contracts Manager-to oversee the successful delivery of-Civils & Highways-projects, managing site teams, subcontractors, clients and commercial performance from pre-construction through to completion.
Immediate start available
Office based in Rochdale (hybrid)
Salary starting from -75,000 per annum (negotiable)
-5,000 car allowance
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage multiple Civils and Groundworks projects from start to finish.
- Lead and support Site Managers and project teams.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, to budget and to the required quality standards.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
- Monitor project programmes, costs, performance and contractual obligations.
- Conduct regular site visits and ensure compliance with H&S and company procedures.
- Identify and manage project risks, issues and opportunities.
- Support pre-construction, tendering and project planning activities.
- Manage subcontractors and supply chain partners effectively.
- Provide regular project updates and reports to senior management.
- Drive continuous improvement across project delivery.
Person Specification
- Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within Civils/Groundworks/Highways
- Strong technical and commercial understanding.
- Experience managing multiple projects and site teams.
- Strong leadership, communication and client management skills.
- Good knowledge of H&S, contractual requirements and project delivery.
- Highly organised, proactive and commercially aware.
- IT proficient, including Microsoft Office and Project or similar.
If interested please submit an updated CV, clearly documenting your Civils & Highways experience
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