Job title: Contracts Manager
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Building
Functional Expertise: Commercial Operational
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Durham
Job published: 05-03-2026
Job ID: 62591
Contact name: Jack Vasey
Phone number: +447471044096
Contact email: jvasey@elvetrecruitment.com

Job Description

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Contracts Manager for a growing Civil Engineering Contractor in the North East

The business operates as a group of companies, covering Civil Engineering, Construction and Housing, and offers excellent opportunities to develop within the company as they increase their presence in the area.

Duties Include:

  • Managing supply chain and ensuring the quality of goods to site is to the contract standard.
  • Contract compliance and variation handling.
  • Planning & programming work accordingly.
  • Progress meetings with clients and 3rd Party Stakeholders and ensuring a positive working relationship with each
  • Managing sub-contractors and contract obligations in line with the schedule
  • Writing RAMS & checking documentation as well as completing project reports with updates/financial analysis
  • Monitoring costs & forecasting for project deadlines, preparing estimates and cash-flow analysis.
  • Working alongside NHBC and adhere to technical standards

Experience Required:

Must have:

  • Experience working as Project/Contracts Manager in a Civil Engineering Business.
  • SMSTS, Temporary Works, Appointed Person, First Aid.
  • Detailed experience with Residential/Plotworks contracts

Nice to have:

  • Degree qualified or HNC/HND qualified within civil engineering.
  • An understanding of local subcontrators and clients who can work with the business.

Remuneration:

A salary up to £75,000 (Depending on Experience) + Package which will include Car/Car Allowance + Fuel Card

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf our client. 

For more information, please contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment