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Contracts Manager - Highways
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 55,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Contracts Manager – Highways / Local Authority Works
North West - Manchester
Permanent, Full-time
£55,000 - £80,000 + vehicle + benefits (DOE)
About the Company
With over 40 years of experience in civil engineering and surfacing, this company has established itself as a trusted partner to Local Authorities across the North West. Specialising in highway maintenance, carriageway surfacing, footpaths, drainage and traffic management, they combine traditional know-how with modern, sustainable practices, including full in-house recycling of construction waste and investment in low-emission plant and vehicles.
Their core values are honesty, accountability, and long-term thinking. Following a string of contract wins with local authorities, they’re scaling up their delivery capability and looking for a Contracts Manager to help drive the next phase of growth.
The Role – Contracts Manager
As Contracts Manager, you'll lead multiple highway maintenance frameworks across the region ensuring every job is delivered to a high standard, safely and efficiently.
You’ll be responsible for:
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Overseeing the delivery of local authority highway maintenance contracts
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Coordinating labour, materials and plant across multiple live sites
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Managing teams, supervisors, and subcontractors
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Liaising with Local Authority clients and attending progress meetings
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Monitoring programme, quality, compliance and budgets
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Maintaining a culture of safety, accountability and “right first time” delivery
What We’re Looking For
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Strong experience as a Contracts Manager in highways or civil engineering
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Hands-on knowledge of local authority maintenance frameworks
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Excellent leadership, organisation and communication skills
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Proactive mindset with a keen eye for safety and detail
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Full UK driving licence
What You’ll Get
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Competitive salary of £55,000 - £80,000 (DOE)
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Company vehicle or car allowance
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Supportive, stable and values-led team environment
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Real opportunity to shape delivery and advance your career
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Be part of a business making a tangible difference to communities across the North West
This is more than a Contracts Manager role, it’s a chance to be part of a growing, progressive company that delivers essential infrastructure while putting people and sustainability first.
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