Structures Project/Contracts Manager

Structures Project / Contract Manager
Location: Surrey
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum
Bonus: 12.5% annual bonus
Benefits: Electric vehicle company car or car allowance, plus comprehensive benefits package
Contract Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

Morson is currently recruiting for an experienced Structures Project / Contract Manager to join a leading highways organisation, overseeing the delivery of highway structures schemes across Surrey.

The role will involve managing a varied portfolio of structural projects, including bridges, culverts, retaining walls and other specialist civil engineering works.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project or Contract Manager with a strong background in highways structures, looking to take ownership of projects from initial planning and design handover through to construction and final completion.

Key Responsibilities

- Managing highway structures projects from design handover and planning through to construction and completion.
- Overseeing a portfolio of schemes, ensuring delivery is achieved on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
- Managing and coordinating subcontractors, specialist suppliers and site teams.
- Working closely with Surrey County Councils structures and highways teams.
- Monitoring programme progress, budgets, risks and commercial performance.
- Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations, temporary works procedures and company health and safety standards.
- Identifying and managing project risks, resolving issues and implementing solutions.
- Preparing regular progress and performance reports for senior management and key stakeholders.
- Maintaining strong working relationships with clients, suppliers and internal project teams.

Requirements

- Proven experience as a Structures Project Manager, Structures Contracts Manager or in a similar role.
- Previous experience managing highway structures projects or contracts.
- Sound technical understanding of bridges, culverts, retaining walls and other civil engineering structures.
- Experience working with NEC or similar forms of contract.
- Strong planning, commercial awareness and programme management skills.
- Experience managing subcontractors, specialist suppliers and site teams.
- Good understanding of CDM regulations, health and safety and temporary works procedures.
- SMSTS and CSCS qualifications.
- Temporary works experience would be advantageous.
- Relevant civil engineering qualification desirable.
- Full UK driving licence.

Whats on Offer?

- Competitive salary of £65,000-£70,000.
- 12.5% annual bonus.
- Electric vehicle company car or car allowance.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package.
- Opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of highways structures projects across Surrey.
- Long-term career opportunity within an established highways organisation.

Interested?

If youre an experienced Structures Project / Contract Manager looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Martha at [email removed] or on [phone removed]