Surfacing Contracts Manager

Job description

Surfacing Contracts Manager – Bridgend – Permanent – Up to £70k DOE

Location: Bridgend - South Wales (regional travel required)
Salary: Up to £70k DOE, Car or Car Allowance of up to £6k and 10% Bonus.

Benefits: 28 days Holiday plus bank holidays, Pension, Private Medical Cover
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

The Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Surfacing Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of multiple road surfacing contracts across South Wales.

Reporting to the Head of Contracting, you will oversee operational delivery, commercial performance and client relationships, working with local authorities, SWTRA and private sector clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple surfacing contracts from start to completion.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local authorities and SWTRA.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, plant and resources.
• Manage programmes, budgets, costs and contract performance.
• Administer NEC contractual requirements, including early warnings and compensation events.
• Ensure compliance with SHW specifications and HSQE standards.
• Lead and develop operational teams.
• Support tendering, framework opportunities and business development.

About You

• Proven experience managing road surfacing or highways contracts.
• Experience working with local authorities and public sector frameworks.
• Knowledge of SWTRA or similar trunk road clients.
• Working knowledge of NEC 4 contracts and SHW specifications.
• Strong commercial, leadership and organisational skills.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Hold an SMSTS

What's on Offer?

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Career progression within a growing business.
• The opportunity to play a key role in developing surfacing operations across South Wales.
• Up to £70k DOE, Car or Car Allowance of up to £6k and 10% Bonus.

Reference 225781573