Our client is a growing and ambitious infrastructure contractor, operating in multiple sectors throughout the UK. They are a leading specialist infrastructure engineering company that designs and installs complex power networks, civil infrastructure and utilities projects.

Given successful growth and opportunity we are looking to recruit a Senior Project Manager or Contracts Manager to lead on infrastructure projects nationwide.

Role Purpose

The SPM or Contracts Manager holds full operational and commercial accountability for the safe, profitable, and high-quality delivery of civils infrastructure portfolio across the region. Working closely with Power teams and supported by regional PMs, the role owns the P&L, CVR performance, and client relationships for all projects within England & Wales spanning power, rail, DNO, renewables, and ICP works.

Location for the role is flexible, but travel to London and UK wide sites will be required.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Delivery & Leadership
Commercial & Financial Management (P&L Ownership)
Sector-Specific Delivery
Client & Stakeholder Management
Governance, HSQE & Compliance
Strategic Growth Contribution
Collaboration with other departments to ensure delivery and technical expertise shared

Essential Experience & Qualifications

Proven track record (typically 10+ years) delivering multi-disciplinary civils projects across power, utilities, or rail sectors
Demonstrable P&L or commercial accountability at regional/portfolio level (£15m+ turnover)
Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, JCT, and utility framework contracting
Recognised technical qualification (HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent)
SMSTS, CSCS (Manager/Professional level), and full UK driving licence

Desirable

NVQ Level 7 in Strategic Management & Leadership
Experience with DNO/ICP/IDNO delivery, BESS/solar civils, or rail power schemes
Chartered status (MICE, MCIOB, or equivalent) or working towards
NERS/Lloyd's Register scheme awareness

Personal Attributes

Commercially astute with a strong asset-owner mindset
Collaborative leader
Confident client-facing communicator, credible at Board and executive level
Detail-oriented with the ability to hold delivery teams to account without micromanaging

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