Contract Manager

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager (Rail – Small Works) to join our team. Unlike roles that focus on a single large project, this position involves managing multiple smaller projects (£5,000 – £100,000) at the same time. You will take full ownership from site walkouts and scoping through to paperwork, delivery, and handback, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, and to budget.

This is a varied role, combining office-based planning with regular site visits, and offers the opportunity to directly influence how projects are delivered while helping to shape the future of the business.

Responsibilities:

Office and site-based role —regular presence in the office is essential.
Standard hours: 08:00–16:00, Monday to Friday with optional overtime available.
Plan, manage and deliver projects from £5,000 – £100,000, taking responsibility from site walkouts and scoping to paperwork, delivery and handback.
Develop work package scopes and ensure appropriate safety and protection measures are in place.
Plan projects from initial scoping to handback, ensuring compliance with Network Rail and industry standards.
Maintain accurate project documentation and provide clear updates to Directors and clients.
Prepare and issue RAMS, task briefings, site folders and handback documents.
Lead internal planning meetings and liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and clients.
Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers, including procurement of materials.
Monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure works are completed to quality standards.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to budget, in line with Network Rail and industry standards.
Maintain accurate documentation and provide updates to Directors and clients.
Oversee budgets and track project costs (with accounts team support).
Carry out site inspections, briefings, and support safe supervision of works.
Produce reports on performance, quality, and compliance.
Support Directors with operational planning and business development.
Complete and file shift reports.
Problem-solve to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to budget.
Act as a key support to Directors, providing input on operational planning and business development.

What We’re Looking For:

Minimum 5 years’ proven experience in rail or construction project delivery.
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously (ideally small works).
Strong knowledge of Network Rail standards, RAMS and safety processes.
Highly organised with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Confident with MS Word, Excel and documentation systems.
PTS or other rail safety accreditations (desirable).
Full UK driving licence (essential).

Experience:

contract manager: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

PTS Card (preferred)

Driving Licence (required)

Our focus on compliance, clear communication and proactive problem-solving has earned us repeat business and trusted partnerships across the rail sector.

As a growing contractor, this is an opportunity to join at a key stage and help expand our work bank with Main Contractors on Network Rail Assets.

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