Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager Location: Exeter Contract: Permanent and Full Time, 45 hours per week Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 plus Company Car/Allowance and Benefits Are you a driven Contracts Manager ready to lead exciting civils and utilities projects across the Southwest? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established, civil engineering and drainage company with decades of success delivering major infrastructure projects across the region. With a strong pipeline of long-term contracts and an expanding client base, they're looking for a proactive Contracts Manager to join their planned civils delivery team. You'll take ownership of planned water infrastructure projects, primarily across the South West region from East Cornwall to Bristol, plus other civils work with key clients. What You'll Be Doing • Leading the safe, efficient delivery of multiple civils/utilities sites • Managing programmes to hit key project milestones • Partnering with the commercial team on budgets and financial forecasting • Supporting the pre-construction team with technical input and site visits • Coordinating with Highways, public authorities and statutory bodies • Building strong client relationships and reporting progress to senior stakeholders • Driving a robust H&S culture including PUWER, LOLER, RAMS, temporary works and CDM documentation compliance • Keeping site records sharp, accurate and audit-ready What You'll Bring • Solid Contracts Management experience in waste water/clean water infrastructure, utilities, or construction • Sound technical knowledge of civil engineering standards and regulations • Experience with New Engineering Contracts, 4th edition (NEC4 contracts) • The organisational muscle to juggle multiple sites and teams at pace • Confident, client-facing communication skills • Relevant qualification might include: • A construction related Degree or NVQ/HNC equivalent • CSCS Gold or Black Card • SMSTS Site Management Safety Training Scheme • NRSWA Streetworks Supervisor • Medium or High Risk Confined Spaces • TWS Temporary Works Supervisor • EUSR • NPORS Candidates from a broader civils background will also be considered with genuine career development and progression support. Why Apply? Join a genuinely respected civil engineering organisation in the Southwest, backed by long-term contracts, a supportive culture, and real investment in your development. Interested? Apply now to find out more or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.