Contracts Manager

• Leading a team of two Assistant Contracts Managers, supervising several surfacing crews and managing subcontractor operations
• Reviewing forecasts, delivery plans and costs to ensure each scheme is delivered efficiently and to target margins
• Managing NEC3/NEC4 change control processes, site variations and evidence gathering
• Ensuring operational control through consistent trackers, registers, toolbox talks and documentation across the team
• Providing technical leadership on asphalt materials selection and best-fit material solutions for different environments
• Working closely with Surrey County Council and Ringway colleagues to maintain strong relationships and resolve issues quickly
• Bringing structure, organisation and calm leadership to a contract experiencing significant operational pressure and requiring steady improvement

• Extensive highways surfacing or asphalt experience
• Proven leadership of multiple surfacing crews (typically 3–4), supervisors and ACMs - representing approx. 25–30 people in total
• A track record of controlling programmes, teams and documentation in a high-volume environment
• NEC3/NEC4 experience, with confidence in managing change control, variations and forecast vs actual cost reviews
• Excellent communication, client engagement and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational capability and the ability to introduce consistent working practices
• Confidence working under pressure and bringing stability to a fast-moving operational contract

Flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities