Contracts Manager

JacksonHyder; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering firm is currently seeking a Contracts Manager for their Eastern Region, based in Cambridge. The ideal candidate will have civil engineering project experience, particularly in highways schemes valued at over £5m. Responsibilities include providing strategic direction, maintaining client relations, and ensuring project compliance. The company offers a supportive culture, extensive perks including life assurance and a pension scheme, along with training opportunities.

Benefits

Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)

Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

The ‘great escape’ – leave off 2 hours early every Friday

Extensive training programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee benefits platform

Free on-site parking

Company social calendar

Regular fun days and charity events

Qualifications

• Experience across a broad range of civil engineering projects.
• Track record of delivering highways schemes valued at £5m+.
• Commercially astute with pre-contract tendering experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational, strategic, and contractual direction.
• Monitor performance against programmes and resource requirements.
• Maintain and develop strong client links.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Strong leadership

Effective communication

Programming using Asta Powerproject or MS Project

Microsoft Office skills

Negotiation and relationship building

Education

HNC, HND or BEng in Civil Engineering

Tools

Asta Powerproject

MS Project

Job description

We are currently seeking a Contracts Manager for our Eastern Region. The successful candidate should be based in or around the Cambridge area to ensure a central location within the region.

At Jackson we are dynamic, innovative and focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity, and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting and varied projects. We want our people to succeed both in work and life and to support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Main Duties:

• Provide operational, strategic, and contractual direction to the project teams.
• Keep close links to the contracts by visiting each site as required.
• Monitor performance against programmes and resource requirements.
• Maintain and develop strong client links on each contract.
• Attend progress meetings.
• Attend monthly contract CVR meetings with Regional Director.
• Support the Regional Director in implementing regional and company initiatives and strategies.
• Development of project staff through use of the PDR process.
• Capture and share best practice and lessons learned.
• Keep Regional Director appraised of potential issues and future work opportunities.
• Maintain high levels of team morale and promote team building events.

Are you the person we are looking for?

The ideal candidate will have experience across a broad range of civil engineering projects, with a strong track record of delivering highways schemes valued at £5m+ and experience in a waterway’s environment. You will be commercially astute, experienced in pre-contract tendering, and confident in programming using tools such as Asta Powerproject or MS Project, alongside strong Microsoft Office skills.

A strategic and collaborative leader, they will be an effective communicator who can inspire and motivate teams while building strong relationships both internally and externally.

The role requires an HNC, HND or BEng in Civil Engineering, a strong understanding of engineering principles, construction methodologies, and construction contracts such as NEC and JCT. Candidates must hold a valid CSCS card and SMSTS certification. Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) certification is desirable.

We also offer some fantastic perks!

We don’t just offer a great place to work with a supportive, family atmosphere. We also offer:

• Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
• Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
• The ‘great escape’ – leave off 2 hours early every Friday
• Extensive training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform
• Free on-site parking
• Company social calendar
• Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
• A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.
• ‘The Great Escape’ – leaving work early every Friday!

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.We also placehighimportance on our inclusive recruitmentpolicyand will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process. Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance or adjustments.

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within two weeks, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

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