Senior Contracts Manager

Overview:

Our client, a leading civil engineering and construction contractor, is searching for a Senior Contracts Manager to lead projects within their highly specialised Energy & Utilities division. This is a critical role for an experienced professional who will manage complex, high-risk projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

The ideal Senior Contracts Manager will serve as the main point of contact for clients, managing site teams and stakeholders to successfully deliver critical infrastructure projects that contribute to the UK’s energy landscape. This is a rare opportunity to join a growing company with an exceptional reputation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of projects as the leading Senior Contracts Manager within the Energy & Utilities sector.

• Manage all site-based activities, upholding the highest standards of safety and quality in high-risk environments.

• Develop and execute project plans, ensuring strict adherence to timelines and milestones.

• Oversee all commercial aspects, including managing budgets, project variations, and final accounts.

• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the key liaison between the client and site teams.

• Provide guidance and support to Site Managers, ensuring all resources are in place for successful project delivery.

Qualifications:

• CSCS Contracts Manager Accreditation and SMSTS qualification.

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar civil engineering and construction role.

• Essential experience working in high-risk environments such as energy, renewables, oil/gas, or COMAH sites.

• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

• Excellent commercial and contractual awareness with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits:

• Become a key player in the growing energy and utilities sector.

• Work with a company that has a strong pipeline of high-impact infrastructure projects.

• Receive significant investment in your professional development.

• Join a supportive, people-first culture committed to excellence.

If you are a Senior Contracts Manager with extensive experience in the energy sector, this is the role for you.