Contracts Manager
RGB Recruitment · Devon, Devon
Contracts Manager at RGB Recruitment, based in Devon, Devon, paying £70,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £70,000 per annum
- Location
- Devon, Devon
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Closes
- 12 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Business Development
About 34% above the going rate for business development
Reference LS130826
About the role
£65,000–£70,000 + Car/Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
An established civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to strengthen its regional delivery team across the South West.
This is a senior operational position overseeing a portfolio of highways and civil engineering schemes, with responsibility for multiple project teams and the successful delivery of works from pre-construction through to completion.
The role offers a good mix of operational leadership, client management and business development, working closely with project, commercial and pre-construction teams across a strong pipeline of regional work.
The RoleAs Contracts Manager, you will:
- Oversee multiple civil engineering projects across the region
- Lead and support Project Managers and site delivery teams
- Take responsibility for programme, quality, safety and overall project performance
- Work closely with commercial, planning and pre-construction teams
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners
- Support tendering and future work-winning opportunities
- Monitor project performance and implement corrective measures where required
- Identify opportunities for continued growth across existing and future projects
- Drive best practice and continuous improvement across delivery teams
- Proven senior management experience within civil engineering, highways or infrastructure
- Experience overseeing multiple projects and delivery teams
- Strong operational and commercial awareness
- Experience working within framework or repeat-client environments
- Good knowledge of NEC contracts
- Excellent leadership and client-facing skills
- SMSTS
- Full UK driving licence
Package£65,000–£70,000 DOE
Company car or car allowance
Performance-related bonus
Excellent pension and wider benefits package
Permanent position
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of civil engineering work across the South West.
For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Laura at RGB.
Reference: LS130826 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 12 Sep 2026 · Listed via RGB Recruitment
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