Contracts Manager
Inspire Futures are currently hiring a Contracts Manager for a Civil Engineering Contractor’s Energy Division. The role is based out of the client’s Southampton head office, with one of the projects initially in Didcot, Oxfordshire. Following significant project wins, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a portfolio of high-profile national infrastructure projects, delivering large-scale civil engineering works across substations and compressor stations throughout the UK.
Working Pattern:
Typically: 2 days in the office, 2 days on site, 1 day working from home
Duties include:
- Leading and overseeing multiple live civil engineering projects within the Energy sector
- Supporting and mentoring Project Managers to drive high performance and consistency
- Working collaboratively with SHEQ, commercial, design, planning, and site teams
- Providing strong commercial and programme leadership across your project portfolio
- Acting as the primary client interface, attending meetings and reporting on progress
- Leading bid and tender activities within the Energy framework
- Driving innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement
- Producing accurate monthly reports for senior leadership
Requirements:
- Proven experience managing civil engineering projects within the Energy sector
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets and programmes
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Pay & Benefits:
- £80,000 – £90,000 per annum
- Car allowance, pension, health care
About Inspire Futures:
We work nationally to support veterans, service leavers, current Armed Forces personnel, reservists, military families, ex-offenders, elite athletes, apprentices, and individuals with additional needs into employment. Our mission is to provide tailored support, training programmes, and guidance to enhance skills, wellbeing, and career progression, while partnering with employers who value the diverse skills, experience, and dedication these individuals bring.