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Contract Manager – Civils & Highways Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 + Company Car + Benefits (DOE) Location: North West England (Greater Manchester) About the Company Our client is a long-established, family-owned civil engineering contractor in the North West, with a turnover of around £30m. They have a strong reputation across highways and civils, delivering projects primarily for local authorities, with additional work from other established sources. The civils / highways division currently delivers approximately £2m per annum, with a clear plan to grow this to £5–6m over the next few years. To support this, they are looking to appoint a senior Contracts/Business Development Manager to take ownership of this workstream and treat it as “their own business” within the wider group. About the Role This is a senior operational and commercial role with end-to-end responsibility for a portfolio of civils and highways projects. You will lead a small existing team (including 3 gangs with Supervisors), manage local authority frameworks and projects, and be the main point of contact for clients. The role is office and site based (roughly 50/50), with a strong emphasis on being visible, hands-on and building structure around the division as it grows. Key Responsibilities • Take ownership of a civils & highways division currently at c.£2m turnover and help grow it towards £5–6m., • Manage and grow local authority and related workstreams – including highways, Section 278 schemes, drainage, kerbs, car parks and associated civils., • Lead and develop the existing team: approx. 3 gangs (each with a Supervisor) plus office/site-based support, drawing on wider planning, plant and commercial teams., • Oversee the full project lifecycle: tendering, programming, resourcing, day-to-day delivery, handover and final accounts., • Manage commercial performance – costs, margin, change, variations and forecasting, working closely with the Financial Director and wider commercial support., • Act as the key point of contact for clients, ensuring strong relationships, clear communication and repeat work., • Ensure projects are delivered safely, to the required quality and in line with agreed timeframes and specifications., • Build systems, processes and reporting as the division grows – turning a solid operation into a scalable, well-controlled business unit., • Work collaboratively in a hands-on, family-business environment where everyone “chips in” when required. Key Requirements • Proven experience as a Contract/Business Development Manager in civils / highways, or a strong Project Manager ready to step up., • Strong civil engineering knowledge with a solid commercial / QS background., • Experience in local authority highways / Section 278 / general civils – confident with drainage, kerbs, concrete, car parks and associated infrastructure works., • Able to read and interpret drawings and turn them into realistic programmes, resources and delivery plans., • Track record of running a stable, profitable business area or portfolio of contracts (ideally multi-million pound)., • Hands-on leadership style – “mucky boots”, visible on site, credible with Supervisors and gangs., • Strong communication skills – comfortable with clients, senior stakeholders and site-based teams., • Personality and style to fit a family-run North West contractor – straight-talking, team-focused, and motivated by building something long-term rather than chasing a quick uplift., • Based within reasonable commuting distance (around 1 hour) of Greater Manchester and happy with a roughly 50/50 office/site split., • Formal civil engineering qualifications and site tickets (e.g. HNC/HND, SMSTS, CSCS, NRSWA) would be an advantage but are not essential where experience and credibility are strong. Package • Basic salary: £70,000 – £80,000 (depending on experience and what you can bring)., • Company car (to be discussed)., • Pension and wider benefits., • Scope to discuss a performance-related element linked to division growth and delivery. Apply online or contact Nathan Turley for a confidential discussion Elite Consultancy Network is a brand within the Executive Network Group. We work with a range of Manufacturers, Dealerships and Hire/Rental businesses within the Construction Equipment sectors and cover all requirements across Sales, Service and Operations.

Job Description We are seeking a highly capable and strategic Mobilisation Manager to lead the mobilisation and transition of a major contract through to steady-state operations. This pivotal role will take full ownership of the mobilisation programme — ensuring that operational structures, teams, processes, and performance measures are established to deliver long-term success. Once mobilisation is complete, you will retain operational control and accountability for ongoing delivery, performance management, and client satisfaction. Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, this role demands a leader with exceptional planning, communication, and analytical skills who can influence stakeholders and set the highest standards for delivery excellence. Key Responsibilities • Lead the end-to-end mobilisation of new contracts and programmes, ensuring clear governance, planning, and risk management., • Take operational ownership post-mobilisation, driving delivery performance, compliance, and service excellence., • Develop and implement mobilisation plans, programmes, and resource models, ensuring all milestones are achieved., • Build and lead cross-functional teams, establishing a culture of accountability and high performance., • Act as the key client interface, ensuring strong communication, trust, and alignment of objectives., • Oversee reporting frameworks, including performance dashboards, risk registers, financial summaries, and progress updates., • Lead on procurement and supply chain mobilisation, ensuring commercial efficiency and best value., • Champion Health & Safety, quality, and compliance across all operational activities., • Support continuous improvement initiatives, lessons learned, and process standardisation across future mobilisations. About You • Extensive experience in a senior operational or mobilisation role within a main contractor or service delivery environment., • Proven track record of establishing and successfully delivering large-scale programmes or frameworks., • Strong strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to translate plans into operational reality., • Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels., • Experienced in programme management tools such as Microsoft Project, ASTA, and Excel trackers., • Skilled communicator with strong presentation and reporting capability., • Excellent Health & Safety awareness and commitment to best practice standards., • Demonstrated experience in commercial management and procurement coordination., • Proven ability to build and lead high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams. Qualifications • Degree in Construction, Project Management, Surveying, or a related discipline (preferred), • Professional membership (CIOB, RICS, APM, or equivalent) desirable, • Relevant IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification, • Full UK driving licence Additional Information Join us at United Infrastructure today and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK. Please note that United Living has rebranded to United Infrastructure. Our LinkedIn landing page will still display as "United Living," but when you click “Apply,” it will redirect to "United Infrastructure.

Title: Project Coordinator Location: Ashton-Under-Lyne Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 The Client Our client are a family run business which undertakes, construction projects, building fabric maintenance and fire protection projects Nationwide. They have a long-term contracts for blue chip customers such as the BBC, Home Office, DWP, Local & Civil Government, Hospitals, Schools and Colleges, BAE System, Police Training Centres, UKBA, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Defence and Housing Associations. Due to continued success they are seeking to recruit an experience Project Coordinator to their team. The Role • Work with the Project Managers to fully understand customer requirements., • Liaison with customer to manage day to day objectives and maintain excellent service and delivery., • Work with relevant internal teams to develop solutions that support delivery and increased customer experience., • Be able to confidently handle complaints and escalate to relevant Project Manager, • Using knowledge of material and products, be able to scope out installation requirements., • Coordinate and support elements of programmes of work., • Use structured problem-solving techniques to identify, assess and resolve issues., • Coordinate projects against deliverables, budget and deadlines and liaise with internal departments of any discrepancies. Qualifications/Requirements: • Must have previous experience in a project coordinator / Construction or FM Administrator role, • Experience in the FM / Facilities Management or Construction, • Strong IT skills in MS Products, • Self-motivated with a passion for great customer service., • Organised and structured in approach with the ability to prioritise., • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills., • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey technical information and solutions effectively, • Excellent attention to detail, and retention and recording of information. Keywords: Project Coordinator, Administrator, Construction Administrator, Facilities Management, FM, FM Administrator Bowdon Associates is a member of the Guild of Quality Employment Agencies and has agreed to adopt the compliance and recruitment standards that form the basis their code of conduct. A quality, transparent and responsible recruitment agency committed to raising the industry standards.

Title: Principal Operations Manager Requisition ID: 9567 We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Operations Manager to join our dynamic One Trafford Council team at our Trafford Depot (11 Caldey Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9LF). This role will be carried out onsite, with some hybrid working. This position offers a competitive salary, dependant on experience. The standard weekly hours are 40 per week, Monday - Friday In this role, you will support the Trafford account by working closely with the Business Directors, managers, and Account Managers to develop annual business objectives, plans, and budgets. You will help deliver revenue within the agreed budgets, plan and manage the work schedule for the year, and ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards. The One Trafford Partnership is a collaboration between Trafford Council and Amey. It has been established to deliver a wide range of local public services for maintaining and improving the borough’s public infrastructure and environment. Key services provided under the One Trafford Partnership include highways, street cleaning, waste collections, grounds maintenance, street lighting, facilities management, and technical services. What You’ll Do • Safety: Cultivate a safety culture, underpinned by effective safe systems of works, learning and driving continual improvements to reduce the risk of harm., • Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with relevant legislation, health and safety regulations, and environmental standards., • Transport: Cultivate a culture of transport compliance, underpinned by effective implementation of vehicle checking and driving., • Finance: Working with the Finance Manager prepare, monitor, and manage budget delivery seeking out and implementing efficiency and value opportunities., • Capital: Oversee the delivery of the annual capital budget from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget., • Innovation: Identify and implement innovative practices and technologies to improve the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of the highways network., • Effective Decision Making: Utilise data analytics to inform decision-making., • Growth: Foster growth opportunity within the local and regional environment., • Asset Management: Develop and implement long-term asset management strategies to ensure the highways network is maintained efficiently and sustainably., • People: Cultivate a high performing team ethos, ensuring everyone can achieve their full potential., • Performance: Ensure effective delivery of works to the required standards of the contract, service level agreement, and customer satisfaction., • Engagement: Engage with local authorities, government agencies, contractors, and the public to ensure effective communication and collaboration., • Risk & Opportunity Management:, • Planning: Ensure effective planning of resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to meet operational demands., • Culture: Foster a One Trafford culture., • Customer: Align effectively with Trafford Council and customers to ensure satisfaction in the delivery of works. Why Join Us? At Amey, We Don’t Just Offer Jobs, We Offer Opportunities To Build Fulfilling Careers. As One Of The Top 1% Of Employers Recognised By Investors In People, We Are Committed To Your Professional Growth And Wellbeing. Here’s What You Can Expect When You Join Our Team ® Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions. ® Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities ® Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded CPC qualification, tailored to your growth. ® Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership programs. ® Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind. ® Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge. ® Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships. ® Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter. ® Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects. ® Company Car/ Car Allowance What You’ll Bring: • Degree or professional qualification in civil engineering, highways management, or a related discipline., • Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., ICE, CIHT)., • Certification in health and safety management (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH)., • Leadership and Team Management: Ability to lead, motivate, and manage multidisciplinary teams, ensuring exacting standards of performance and morale., • Operational Planning: Proficiency in developing, implementing, and overseeing work programmes, maintenance schedules, and emergency response plans for highways., • Budgeting and Financial Management: Experience managing budgets, controlling costs, and ensuring value for money in project delivery., • Health and Safety Compliance: Comprehensive knowledge of health and safety legislation relevant to highways operations, with a commitment to maintaining a safe working culture., • Highways Operations Background: experience working within highways maintenance, construction, or asset management, ideally in a supervisory or managerial capacity., • Contract Management: Experience overseeing contracts, ensuring service delivery in line with specifications and regulatory requirements., • Emergency Response: Familiarity with managing incidents and emergencies, such as severe weather events, road traffic accidents, and infrastructure failures., • Continuous Improvement: Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements and drive innovation in operational practices. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change. Application Guidance At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine. As a Disability Confident leader, we’re proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don’t hesitate to reach out to our recruiter for this role, at #CVL

The Project Manager 3+ years' experience in a consultancy setting BSc in Construction, Project Management or similar Ideally working towards chartership (MRICS/MAPM) Good knowledge of NEC/JCT contracts Experience in education or public sector is beneficial In Return? £42,000 - &poun

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Highways NEC Supervisor to come and join a busy client in the Manchester area. The main duties of the experienced Highways NEC Supervisor are: Act as the NEC Supervisor for highways schemes under NEC3/NEC4 contracts. Conduct frequent site inspections to verify workmanship, materials, and compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality standards. Identify, record, and manage defects, ensuring contractors implement corrective actions promptly. Support the Project Manager with NEC contract processes, including early warnings, compensation events, and programme reviews. Maintain detailed and accurate site records, inspection reports, and contract documentation. Monitor traffic management, site safety, and environmental compliance on all active works. Liaise with contractors, designers, statutory undertakers, and internal highways teams to ensure efficient project delivery. The Highways NEC Supervisor will have experience and skills in: Experience supervising highways or civil engineering works under NEC contracts. Strong understanding of highways construction, maintenance processes, and relevant standards (e.g., DMRB, MCHW). Effective communication, reporting, and problem-solving skills. Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and contract documentation. Relevant qualification in civil engineering, highways, or con...

Senior Planner (MEP) Manchester Permanent Position Competitive salary, car or car allowance + flexible benefits We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Planner from an MEP background, or who understands MEP projects through working for a main contractor, to join our NW team. The main purpose of the role is to plan the allocated high value / complex project producing workable realistic and efficient programmes of work which meet an appropriate standard for the contract conditions and both internal and client requirements. Plans will be implemented with the best-practice approach utilising Critical Path Analysis, Resource Planning, Cost Management and Progress/Productivity Monitoring and Control. This is a permanent staff position with NG Bailey. Responsibilities Key deliverables in this role are: • Arrange and facilitate internal integrated planning meetings with relevant project stakeholders to agree the team input into the project plan and work closely with said team and our external customer. Produce and agree a ‘Contract Baseline’ programme for each allocated project; that aligns with the agreed formal contract, price and work scope, and reduces risk for NG Bailey., • In conjunction with the Planning Manager, ensure that planning outputs / reports are produced in a timely manner for all contract reviews. Support operational teams in order to ascertain whether project targets are being achieved and to jointly establish and agree any corrective measures to be taken where necessary., • Take responsibility for all allocated projects, ensuring that progress and productivity is effectively monitored against project plan, produce and circulate clear reports to the appropriate stakeholders in a concise and timely manner (e.g. Resource Histograms, 'S' Curves, Earned Value Analysis)., • Maintain and update contract baseline in line with agreed contract change (eg variations). Ensure that change impacts are effectively communicated to Operations and Commercial Teams. Ensure that the inclusion of variations are communicated and integrated into project plans., • In conjunction with the Planning Manager, perform Time/Risk analysis against programmes at regular intervals with the Project Manager throughout the whole project life cycle., • Participate within bid activity as requested by the senior management; working in conjunction with the Business Development department, in line with the Focus Win processes., • Ensure that all planning related activities are carried out in compliance with contractual obligations, internal processes and external legislation governing business operations. Requirements To be successful in this role you will have: • Experience working as a planner or senior planner on medium/large scale MEP projects is essential, • Asta or Primavera P6, • Construction site experience, • Rail project experience (desirable), • Experience of NEC 3 contracts (desirable) Benefits • Car/Car allowance or salary sacrifice car scheme, • 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays, • Pension with leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution, • Private healthcare, • Free 24/7 365 Employee assistance program to support mental health and wellbeing (including counselling sessions and legal advice), • Discounts, • Personal development programme, • Flexible Benefits If this is of interest, please apply with an up to date CV, and your salary/package expectations Next Steps: As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

We are currently looking for a Contracts / Construction manager to work with a drylining company on either a freelance or permanent basis It would report direct into the owner and basically oversee 2 or 3 small - medium sized project in the North West, with the site managers reporting into you Ple

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Job Title: Contracts Manager Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (DOE) + Car Allowance Location: Nationwide Projects (Head Office: Greater Manchester) Overview: Our client, one of the UK's leading construction companies, is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee 2-3 live proje