Contract Manager

Date

- 09.03.26

Who We Are

At [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], we’re passionate about keeping the UK’s road network safe and efficient. As a leader in specialist maintenance and support services, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the infrastructure that keeps the nation moving.

About the Role

[Employer hidden] provides drainage asset and data management and a mapping survey service to the Highways business sector across the whole of the UK. This service is to locate and determine the condition of the drainage assets and infrastructure on the UK motorways and carriageways. The Water Management division conducts trenchless repairs and remediation works to the drainage network.

The successful candidate will be working as part of the Water Management Operations Team, assisting in scheme management from tender stage to post completion.

What You’ll Do

As a Contract Manager, you’ll:

• Ensure the safe execution of all assigned works in compliance with our SHEQ Management systems, ensuring the wellbeing of workers, sub-contractors, site visitors and the public.
• Regularly composing and reviewing all essential health and safety documentation such as construction phase plans, RAMS, and job packs.
• Foster the development of efficient and productive works teams, inspiring individuals to achieve targets.
• Accurately programming / planning of available resources and materials in a fast-paced, often changing environment  to maximise delivery.
• Ability to draft works programs in accordance with NEC requirements.
• Engage with clients and cultivate strong business relationships.
• Conduct site visits prior to tendering and provide reports to the commercial department for pricing purposes.
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading and interpreting site drawings and specifications.
• Identify temporary works items on projects and establish a register for temporary work.
• Supervise and verify temporary works elements in accordance with prepared designs.
• Independently generate and compile comprehensive records to complete scheme Health and Safety files, and place our Commercial Team in the best possible position to prepare applications and identify additional works.
• Display a thorough understanding of Inspection and Test Plans.
• (ITPS) and their role in matching quality control on site.
• Take overall responsibility for the Featherstone Depot, the stores staff and stock control (this may also extend to site compounds).

What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Professional attitude.
• Exemplary work ethic.
• Strong mentoring capabilities.
• Exceptional leadership skills.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Proficient understanding of engineering principles.
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety legislation.
• Full clean driving license.
• Skillful communication across various levels.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree, HNC or HND – Civil Engineering.
• NVQ Level 6 or 7 Construction Management.
• CSCS Manager Card.
• SMSTS.
• Confident using Microsoft Project, Excel and other computer packages.
• Previous experience in a similar role in the Highways/Civil Engineering industry.
• NRSWA Accreditation – Desirable.

[Employer hidden] Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Referral Scheme
• Rewards Platform with access to over 900 retailers
• Private Medical
• Death in Service
• Recognition Scheme

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re looking for a role that combines technical expertise, teamwork, and a chance to make an impact on the UK’s road network, we’d love to hear from you.

*[Employer hidden] is committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce, offering equal opportunity to all. We create an environment where difference is embraced and individuals flourish.*

*We value passionate, responsive, innovative, trustworthy, and respectful people. These behaviours are embedded across the company, they guide us in all actions both on site and in the office.*

*We are committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of all our employees; not only ensuring that everybody goes home safely but also giving all a good work life balance.*

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