Contract Manager

Durham, Durham
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Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Contracts Manager for a Civils subcontractor to work on a number of projects based across the North East

Within the role you will be responsible for the management of works across Infrastructure and Water Civil Engineering Schemes

Duties/Responsibilities:

* Full management of site, reporting to and liaising with the Framework Director.

* Leading projects from ECI stage, all through delivery and to handover.

* Ensure contract programmes are prepared, reviewed and updated.

* Completing CPP's and look-aheads to ensure deadlines are met.

* Managing temporary works, lifting operations and HSE on site.

* Ensure RAMS are written and updated.

* Progress meetings with senior management and client.

* Overseeing and assigning direct delivery teams and management of sub-contractors.

* Forecasting and budgetary monitoring.

Experience required:

Must have:

* Experience working as Project/Contracts Manager on civil engineering & infrastructure projects.

* Experience managing projects £5m+ from cradle to grave.

* Detailed experience with: structures, heavy civils, RC works, deep drainage and water.

* SMSTS, Temporary Works, Appointed Person, First Aid.

Nice to have:

* Engineering background, working from Site Engineer to Site Agent and to Project Manager.

* Degree qualified or HNC/HND qualified within civil engineering.

Remuneration:

The client are looking to pay up to £85,000 (depending on experience) + package for the right candidate.

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

For more information, please contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment

Job Info
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Job Title:
Contract Manager
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Durham, Durham
Salary:
£70000 - £85000 Per annum
Posted:
Feb 13th 2026
Closes:
Mar 16th 2026
Sector:
Construction
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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