Contracts Manager
| Posting date: | 04 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £50,000 to £60,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 October 2025 |
| Location: | B1 1BD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Thorn Baker Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 183046-1121 |
Summary
Job tile: Contracts Manager
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + car allowance
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
We are recruiting for a Contracts Manager to join a regional civils team based in the Midlands. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of multiple civils schemes across a key transport framework in the West Midlands. Projects include the creation of dedicated bus lanes and priority routes along major corridors, as well as associated works such as utility diversions and bus stop construction.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead civils schemes from early design involvement through to successful delivery
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support collaborative project delivery
• Take an active role in planning and programme development
• Manage site teams and supply chain partners, ensuring safe, efficient delivery
• Work with pre-construction teams to influence programmes at the early stage
• Develop and manage contractual programmes and cost forecasts with the commercial team
• Coach and support team members to aid professional development
• Ensure materials, plant and subcontractors are procured effectively
• Support the Operations Manager in identifying future opportunities within the region
Candidate Profile
• Proven experience delivering multiple civils schemes or a major highways project
• A formal qualification in civil engineering (preferred but not essential)
• Strong knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts
Apply
If this role is of interest please click apply to send your CV, or if you have any questions contact Kirk at Thorn Baker, Bristol 07442 709 347.