Join Truenorth Civils and Construction as a Contracts Manager!
Do you bring commercial rigour, legal insight, and strong stakeholder skills to drive projects from bid stage through to delivery? Truenorth Civils and Construction is looking for a capable and proactive Contracts Manager to lead our contract processes, safeguard our interests, and help deliver exceptional projects. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a real impact, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the full contract lifecycle — from bid/pre-contract through to completion — negotiating, drafting, and managing agreements with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Ensure all projects are delivered in accordance with contract terms, technical specifications, and regulatory obligations.
- Provide commercial and legal guidance to project teams, advising on rights, obligations, risks, and opportunities.
- Proactively manage disputes or contract compliance issues to resolution.
- Oversee change control, variations, and claims to maximise value and minimise risk.
- Monitor contract costs, payment milestones, invoicing, and cash flow performance.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
- Prepare regular contract performance and progress reports for senior management.
- Lead audits, inspections, and compliance checks to ensure legal, safety, health, and environmental standards are met.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline preferred.
- At least 5 years’ experience in contract management in civil engineering or construction.
- Deep understanding of construction law, contract frameworks, and risk management.
- Professional accreditation (e.g. RICS, APM, CIOB) desirable.
- Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- High attention to detail and strong analytical/problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple contracts and projects simultaneously.
- Experience with contract or project management software.
Why Work with Us
At Truenorth Civils and Construction, we believe in investing in our people. Join us and you’ll be part of a supportive, goal-driven environment where your contributions matter. We prioritise ongoing development, safety, and delivering high-quality work — all while building long-term client partnerships.
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step? Apply now to become our Contracts Manager. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience. We reserve the right to close this role early if we receive a high volume of strong applications.