Operations Manager / Contracts Manager (Civil Engineering)

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Operations Manager / Contracts Manager (Civil Engineering)

Location: Co. Donegal / hybrid

Salary: Up to £85k / €95k

DescriptionWe are hiring for our client, a market-leading civil engineering and construction contractor, to appoint an experienced Operations Manager / Contracts Manager (Civil Engineering). This Operations Manager / Contracts Manager role will see you lead roadworks and earthworks projects valued at £1M to £10M across the UK and Ireland, within a business known for professional standards, a partnership approach and effective hands-on management.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

  • Attractive salary: Up to £85k / €95k

  • Co. Donegal based, hybrid with one week a month travel

  • Lead £1M to £10M projects with a respected industry leader

  • The Role

    • Lead delivery of civil engineering, roadworks and earthworks projects

    • Make sure work is carried out to specification, drawings and programme

    • Manage cost control, forecasting, valuations and cashflow

    • Review and agree subcontractor packages, orders and final accounts

    • Support tendering, estimating and pre-construction input where required

    • Manage contracts under NEC, protecting programme and commercial outcomes

    • Develop, update and monitor programmes using MS Project

    • Coordinate plant, labour, materials and subcontractors across multiple projects

    • Build strong client relationships and keep client project aims central

    The Person

    • 10+ years’ experience in Operations / Contracts Management

    • Proven hands-on site experience within Civil Engineering

    • Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts

    • Confident programming with MS Project

    • Flexible, with willingness to travel one week a month

    • A collaborative leader who delivers

    The Rewards

    Up to £85k / €95k salary

    • Responsibility for significant projects across the UK and Ireland

    • Real scope to grow with a business building on its client relationships

    • A professional, partnership-focused culture

    Next StepsTo find out more and apply for this Operations Manager / Contracts Manager job, contact Adam Adair. Visit our website for more Built Environment opportunities.

    Why Hunter SavageWe are a specialist recruitment consultancy focused on the Built Environment across NI & ROI. Our deep sector insight and long-term relationships help professionals make the right career move. Expert, confidential advice.

    Salary details are a guide and depend on experience. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent upon the calibre of response.

    Skills:Civil Engineering Contract Management Operations Management

    Benefits:Pension and Van

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    Posted: November 3rd, 2026