Contracts Manager - Marine & Civil Engineering

Contracts Manager - Marine & Civil Engineering

📍 Hybrid Role - Dover / Kent Region (2 Days On Site)

💷 Up to £85,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits Package

A leading specialist contractor delivering complex structural refurbishment, concrete repair, marine, and civil engineering projects across the UK is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of marine and infrastructure projects within the Dover framework.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong pipeline of technically challenging projects across the marine and civil engineering sectors.

The Role

Reporting to senior leadership, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of 4-5 concurrent projects, typically valued between £3m-£4m each.

This is a hybrid position, requiring approximately 2 days per week on site in Dover, with flexibility to work remotely and travel to project locations as required.

The role requires a strong operational leader with proven experience managing marine and heavy civil engineering schemes in live operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

Manage multiple marine and civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to completion

Oversee project teams, site management, subcontractors, and supply chain partners

Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards

Maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders

Lead planning, coordination, and reporting activities across multiple live projects

Support commercial performance, forecasting, and contract administration

Drive compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards

Requirements

Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within marine and/or heavy civil engineering sectors

Experience managing multiple concurrent projects valued between £3m-£4m+

Strong background in marine works, infrastructure, highways, ports, or structural refurbishment

Good commercial and contractual awareness, ideally with NEC contract experience

Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills

Relevant construction or engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree preferred)

What's on Offer

Salary up to £85,000

Car allowance

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid working arrangement

Long-term secured framework work

Opportunity to work on high-profile marine and infrastructure projects

Career progression within a respected specialist contractor

If you are an experienced Contracts Manager looking for your next challenge within the marine and civil engineering sector, we would like to hear from you.

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