Contracts Director - Tunnelling
7 days ago
Birmingham
Position: Contracts Director - Tunnelling\n\nLocation: Nationwide \n\nSalary: £85,000 - £120,000 negotiable\n\nEmployment Type: Permanent\n\nContracts Director is required in the UK, for our client within the civil engineering sector. The role involves overseeing all aspects of contracts management, compliance, and programme delivery on large-scale Civil engineering and Tunnelling projects. You will lead contract negotiations, ensure safety standards, and coordinate with technical, legal, and operational teams to deliver projects within budget and schedule, acting as a key member of the executive leadership team.\n\nThis role would suit a Senior Contracts Manager or someone already working as a Contracts Director with extensive experience within Tunnelling.\n\nContracts Director Job Overview\n\nOversee the company's contracts management, compliance, and programme planning functions.\nLead tender preparation, project proposals, and client negotiations, ensuring contracts meet technical and legal standards.\nManage construction schedules and budgets, addressing unexpected costs, and ensuring project milestones are met.\nAttend site meetings and liaise with clients, subcontractors, and project teams to ensure clear communication and role clarity.\nPromote SHEQ policies, conduct site safety visits, and oversee accident investigations to maintain a safe working environment.\nDevelop and implement health & safety initiatives, managing psychosocial risks and fostering a safety-first culture across operational teams. \n\nContracts Director Job Requirements\n\nExtensive experience in civil engineering contracting with a minimum of 8 years in senior management roles.\nProven expertise in managing large-scale civil projects, infrastructure and tunnelling contracts within the UK.\nRelevant UK qualifications such as NVQ Level 6, HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Construction Management.\nStrong knowledge of NEC, JCT, or FIDIC contractual frameworks, and legal documentation.\nProficiency with project management and contract software such as Aconex, COINS, or SAP.\nDemonstrable leadership skills, with the ability to motivate teams, negotiate effectively, and uphold safety standards.\nAbility to make operational and financial decisions independently with a focus on risk mitigation and client satisfaction.\nCurrent UK driving license for site visits and meetings. \n\nContracts Director Salary & Benefits\n\nSalary ranging from £85,000 up to £120,000 annually, commensurate with experience..\nCar Allowance\nSalary Sacrifice on: Medical, Dental, and Tech Purchases\nBenefit Platform + 4x death in service\nDiscretional company bonus\nPension 5% company 4% employee\n23 Days Holiday + 8 BH\nWorking hours aligned with project requirements, with a field-based role across various UK sites.Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.\n\nWe are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for