Contracts Manager
13 days ago
Doncaster
Contracts Manager – Civil Engineering\n\nLocation: Hatfield, Doncaster / Yorkshire Region\nEmployment Type: Permanent\nSalary: Competitive salary + package\nSector: Civil Engineering / Main Contractor\n\nFulcrum Recruitment is working with a well-established civil engineering main contractor that is looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the successful delivery of multiple civil engineering schemes across Yorkshire and the surrounding region.\n\nThis is a permanent opportunity with a respected principal contractor delivering a varied range of infrastructure, highways, public realm and general civil engineering projects. The role will be based from the company’s office in Hatfield, Doncaster, with projects delivered regionally across Yorkshire and the wider surrounding area.\n\nThe company delivers schemes typically ranging from £1m to £15m, with average project values generally sitting between £5m and £8m, and the capability to deliver larger schemes where required.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs Contracts Manager, you will take senior operational responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple civil engineering projects across the region.\n\nYou will oversee Project Managers, Senior Project Managers and wider site delivery teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, commercially, contractually and operationally to a high standard.\n\nThis is a true cradle-to-grave role, requiring involvement from early client engagement, business development and account management, through to pre-construction, estimating, planning, commercial input, project delivery, handover and final account.\n\nYou will work closely with clients and internal teams to help identify the right solution at the right price, ensuring projects are properly planned, resourced and commercially controlled from the outset.\n\nThe role will also involve regular site visits across Yorkshire, supporting project teams, removing blockers, reviewing progress, managing risk and ensuring projects are running smoothly.\n\nProject Types\n\nThe contractor delivers a broad range of general civil engineering and infrastructure schemes, including highways, road adaptations, drainage, flood alleviation, public realm, streetscape improvements, structures, cycleways, tow paths and footpaths.\n\nProjects are delivered across Yorkshire and the surrounding region, with current and secured work including areas such as Doncaster, Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Hull, Scunthorpe, Huddersfield, Brighouse, Elland, Bradford, Halifax, Kirklees, Harrogate, York, Beverley, Barton and the wider East Riding region.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nOversee the delivery of multiple civil engineering projects across Yorkshire and the surrounding region.\n\nManage and support Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, Site Agents, Engineers and wider site teams.\n\nTake responsibility for operational performance across safety, quality, programme, commercial control, client satisfaction and project governance.\n\nProvide senior input from early client discussions, account management and business development through to pre-construction and delivery.\n\nWork closely with estimating, planning, design and commercial teams to review methodology, buildability, risk, programme and pricing strategy.\n\nSupport tender and pre-construction activity by providing practical operational input and helping to identify the most effective delivery solution.\n\nMaintain strong client relationships, acting as a senior point of contact across live and upcoming projects.\n\nReview project progress, programme performance, resource requirements, commercial position, risks and key actions.\n\nVisit sites regularly to support delivery teams, solve problems, remove blockers and ensure projects are running efficiently.\n\nWork closely with commercial teams on valuations, subcontract management, change control, CVRs, compensation events, early warnings and NEC contract processes.\n\nEnsure high standards of health, safety, environmental management, quality assurance and project documentation across all sites.\n\nLead, mentor and develop operational teams, helping to raise standards and improve consistency across project delivery.\n\nCandidate Requirements\n\nProven experience as a Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager or experienced Project Manager ready to step into a wider operational management role.\n\nStrong background delivering civil engineering schemes for a main contractor.\n\nExperience managing multiple projects or overseeing several project teams concurrently.\n\nExperience across works such as highways, roads, drainage, structures, flood alleviation, public realm, cycleways, footpaths or general infrastructure.\n\nStrong commercial understanding, with the ability to manage cost, risk, programme, change and client expectations.\n\nGood working knowledge of NEC forms of contract, including early warnings, compensation events, change control and risk management.\n\nStrong client-facing skills, with the confidence to support account management, business development and long-term client relationships.\n\nAbility to provide practical input at early design, planning, estimating and pre-construction stages.\n\nStrong problem-solving skills, with the ability to support delivery teams and resolve issues quickly and professionally.\n\nFull UK driving licence and willingness to travel across sites within the Yorkshire region.\n\nHND, degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline would be beneficial.\n\nProfessional membership such as ICE or CIOB would be advantageous but is not essential.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nThis is an excellent long-term opportunity with a stable and well-regarded civil engineering contractor offering regional work, varied projects and genuine progression.\n\nThe business has a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work across Yorkshire, with long-term commitment to the region and no regular requirement to lodge away.\n\nThe role would suit an experienced Contracts Manager, or a Senior Project Manager looking for the next step, who wants to join a respected regional contractor and play a key role in the continued growth and successful delivery of civil engineering projects across Yorkshire.\n\nPackage\n\nThe package includes a competitive salary, company car or car allowance, pension and standard company benefits.\n\nThe role also offers long-term stability, varied design-and-build civil engineering projects, regional work only, strong senior management support and clear progression opportunities.\n\nFor further information on this opportunity, please contact David Fletcher of Fulcrum Recruitment