Contracts Manager

Location: Newton Abbot
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
Salary: £43,500

Sphere Solutions are partnering with a local contractor based in Newton Abbot to recruit a Contracts Manager to join their friendly and collaborative team. Working alongside another Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the smooth and effective delivery of projects from start to finish. You will take ownership of a variety of schemes, ensuring they are delivered on time, to specification, and to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the estimating team to ensure efficient delivery and project set up.
• Maintain strong communication with customers and provide excellent service throughout each project.
• Prepare and issue RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) to ensure full compliance and safety.
• Produce clear work instructions for on-site teams, supporting safe and effective operations.
• Process and review submitted documentation from site crews.
• Oversee timesheet reviews for allocated teams to support accurate resource and cost management.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to resolve challenges and improve processes.
• Manage and support the Contracts Supervisor (direct report), as well as multiple operatives.

Requirements

• A proactive and confident communicator, both over the phone and in person.
• Customer-focused with a positive, solution-driven attitude.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
• Experience in project/contracts management within the highways sector (or similar) is desirable, but not essential.
• Management experience working on concurrent jobs and teams.

What’s on Offer

• The chance to join a growing and innovative business with genuine career progression opportunities.
• A supportive, team-focused working environment.
• The opportunity to make a real impact through the successful delivery of high-quality projects.
• 45-hour working week, Monday to Friday, between 07:00 and 17:00.
• Benefits package including:
  • Salary of £43,500
  • Health and wellbeing benefits
  • Company car (limited personal use)
  • Competitive pension scheme