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Contracts Manager - Civil Engineering£65K-£75K + Profit Share (Employee-Owned)SussexPermanent We're hiring a Contracts Manager for a well-established, employee-owned civil engineering firm working on major infrastructure projects across the South East - highways, water, and local authority schemes up to £10m.You'll be the key link between site teams and senior leadership, making sure jobs run smoothly, safely, and profitably. This is a hands-on role for someone who knows how to lead, solve problems, and keep projects on track.What's on offer: <ul> <li>Competitive salary + share of profits through Employee Ownership Trust</li><li>Clear path to senior leadership</li><li>Long-term job security with a respected, family-run business</li></ul> What you'll need: <ul> <li>Solid experience as a Contracts Manager in civils/groundworks</li><li>Background in highways, water, or infrastructure</li><li>Civil engineering qualification + CSCS</li><li>Strong communication and IT skills</li></ul> Ready to step up? Apply now with your CV or call Matthew Stone on Not quite right? Get in touch for a confidential chat about other roles. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&amp;C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Contracts Manager

Location: Falmer (Hybrid Working)We are delivering one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure programmes, with over £5bn of investment planned through its Major Projects directorate. These Strategic Resource Option (SRO) projects are nationally significant and critical to securing long-term water resilience across the region.We are now seeking two experienced Project Managers with a strong construction background to help lead the delivery of these complex, large-scale infrastructure schemes.Why Join Us?This is a rare opportunity to work on a £1bn+ infrastructure programme involving cutting-edge engineering, innovative procurement models (including PPP/PFI), and nationally significant construction projects. You'll be part of a newly formed directorate with the chance to shape delivery from the ground up.Role OverviewYou will be responsible for managing a defined package of construction work within a broader project workstream, reporting to a Senior Project Manager. Your focus will be on construction planning, delivery, and coordination across multiple disciplines and stakeholders.Key programmes include:Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) - a third-party funded delivery model for major assets.Development Consent Order (DCO) - enabling delivery of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).Key ResponsibilitiesLead the delivery of construction work packages, ensuring alignment with programme milestones, budgets, and quality standards.Oversee construction planning, risk management, and governance processes.Support procurement strategy and tender development for major construction contracts (£1bn+).Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers, contractors, and consultants.Manage relationships with contractors, regulators, and industry bodies to ensure compliance and collaboration.Ensure accurate reporting of construction progress, performance metrics, and financial forecasts.About YouYou'll bring proven experience in construction project management, ideally within large-scale infrastructure or utility projects. You're confident managing complex workstreams, navigating regulatory environments, and driving delivery in high-pressure settings.Essential Skills &amp; Experience:Strong background in construction or engineering project delivery.Experience managing contractors and construction teams on major infrastructure projects.Familiarity with regulated environments and multi-stakeholder programmes.Commercial awareness and understanding of procurement and contract models (e.g., NEC, PFI/PPP).Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.Proficiency in project planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6). <ul> <li>Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).</li><li>NCI - National Critical Infrastructure.</li><li>Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC).</li><li>End to End Delivery experience, including Planning, Design and Build.</li><li>Industry background can include: Utilities (Water / Power), Highways, Infrastructure, Construction.</li><li>Budgets of over £30mil - major project exp.</li><li>Enabling works / projects.</li></ul> Qualifications:Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.Membership of APM, ICE, CIOB or similar (or working towards).Experience with DCO or NSIP projects is advantageous.

Adecco

Water Project Manager Design/Plan/Build

Are you looking to benefit from a new career in Project Management?If you are organised, competent, dependable and can communicate well and motivate those around you; you could have a truly rewarding future as a Project Manager.We do this using our specialised programme looking at placing candidates into gateway project management positions to build the foundation of a project management career.Please note this career program is designed for entry level individuals with limited or no experience, so please do not apply if you are already an experience project worker as we will be looking primarily at entry level roles.Qualified Project Managers can easily earn between £450-£1,000 per day working on contracted positions and average salaries for lower level and entry level positions are also extremely lucrative and in high demand.Below are current average salaries in the sector for lower-level positions and fully trained Project Managers:<ul><li>Project Administrator - £26,000</li><li>Project Coordinator - £33,000</li><li>Junior Project Manager - £36,500</li><li>PRINCE2 Project Manager - £61,500</li><li>Senior Project Manager - £70,000+</li></ul>Using our experience in providing project management training online and through our expert recruitment consultants, we can provide a seamless journey and often fast-tracked route into a new career in the Project Management sector.The courses in the package have been identified by our recruitment partners as industry standards for the UK and European project sector.Skills shortages across all sectors are increasing the demand for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers.Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this job and recruitment package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in a few weeks. Your job and career goals are completed in 4 easy steps listed below.Step 1 - Agile Project ManagementThe first step is completing the Agile Project Management course.This professional industry-recognised qualification teaches you the fundamental principles of the project profession.Study time for the qualification is approximately 20 hours.The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools.Step 2 - Lean Six Sigma Green BeltLean Six Sigma is a team-focused managerial approach that seeks to improve performance by eliminating waste and defects while boosting the standardisation of work. This is essential for all successful project managers.The course will be roughly 40 hours study time.Step 3 - PRINCE2 FoundationPRINCE2 is the most recognised methodology used by Project Managers worldwide and therefore an essential qualification for anybody looking to work in Project Management.It is a process driven methodology and often referred to as a waterfall methodology.Study time is approximately 15-20 hours and qualification obtained through a 1-hour multiple choice exam.The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools.Step 4 - PRINCE2 PractitionerThe Practitioner level course expands on your knowledge from the Foundation course, showing you how to put the methodology in practice.Study time is approximately 40 hours and qualification obtained through sitting the offical exam.Step 4 - Recruitment SupportNow you are qualified for an entry level project management position our recruitment support team will now begin collaborating with you to help you secure your first role in the project management sector.Our Recruitment Support team will help you work through job applications, interviews and provide you with a full cv review based around your new qualification and written to maximise your chances of obtaining a role in the project management sector.They will provide you with guidance as to which roles our most suitable for you as an entry level project sector worker aiming to become a project manager. This will include mock job interviews as well as any help you feel you need.Our money back guaranteeIf after 1 year of passing your formal qualifications, we have been unable to help you secure a role, we will refund your study fees minus the cost of the exams.However, we are normally able to help candidates find their first role within 6 months of qualifying and for locations based close to major cities this is often reduced to less than 3 months.Check our testimonials from the hundreds of candidates we have already helped.What Now?To accommodate candidates, the training element of the package is available on finance terms of up to 48 months. This enables you to get qualified and start in your new role without having to fund all the training costs up front.Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer any questions that you may have and to assist you in taking the first step towards your Project Management career aspirations.We look forward to receiving your new application and putting you on the pathway to a new and financially rewarding career in project management.

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