Contracts Manager

Date Posted: Thursday 30 April 2026

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A strong opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join a leading civil engineering principal contractor, supporting a substantial and growing pipeline of work across the North East and Yorkshire. This permanent position offers the chance to play a key role in delivering high-quality infrastructure and civil engineering projects.

The Company
A well-established and highly regarded civil engineering contractor with a strong regional presence and a reputation for delivering complex projects safely, on time, and to a high standard. Continued growth has been driven by a robust order book and repeat business across multiple sectors.

The Role
The Contracts Manager will oversee multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring delivery against programme, budget, and quality expectations. Responsibilities include managing site teams, liaising with stakeholders, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and driving performance across all operational aspects. This role requires a strategic approach combined with strong leadership and communication skills.

Experience Required
Proven experience in a Contracts Manager or similar senior role within civil engineering is essential. A strong background working for a principal contractor is required, along with demonstrable success in managing multiple projects concurrently. Excellent leadership, commercial awareness, and organisational skills are key, alongside a solid understanding of industry regulations and best practice.

Remuneration
A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer, commensurate with experience, alongside the opportunity to join a forward-thinking contractor with a secure and expanding workload.

This is a permanent position and Corepeople Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of the client.
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