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Contracts Engineer

Job Posted: 6 hours ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Position: Contracts Engineer – Civil Engineering / Utilities

Our client, a leading specialist in drainage, utility services, and civil engineering infrastructure projects, is seeking a Contracts Engineer to join their team. This Contracts Engineer role is hands-on, focusing on project costs, contracts, and commercial risk management, while providing guidance and support to junior staff on-site and in the office.

Key Responsibilities

  * Manage project budgets from initial estimates to final accounts, ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting as a Contracts Engineer

  * Lead contract negotiation, procurement, and subcontract management

  * Monitor and mitigate commercial and contractual risks across civil engineering projects

  * Provide commercial and contractual guidance to project teams as a senior Contracts Engineer

  * Mentor and support junior commercial or engineering staff

  * Visit project sites every 2–3 weeks (travel and accommodation covered)

Skills & Experience Required

  * Proven experience in cost management, contract administration, and risk mitigation in civil engineering projects

  * Civil engineering background in drainage, water, utilities, or infrastructure projects is essential

  * Experience in engineering contracts, procurement, and commercial risk management

  * Ability to mentor junior staff and provide guidance as a Contracts Engineer

  * Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry-standard cost/estimating software

  * Driving licence required

Preferred Experience:

  * Minimum 5 years as a Contracts Engineer or Commercial Manager in the civil engineering/utility sectors

Benefits

  * Competitive salary with performance and profit-linked bonus structure

  * Company car or allowance

  * Opportunity to work on high-profile civil engineering and utility projects

  * Professional development and career growth opportunities

  * Travel and accommodation covered for site visits

Apply now to join a company delivering high-quality civil engineering and utility projects

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