Project/ Contracts Manager

Project & Contracts Manager – Rail & Construction (Grantham Based)
£50,000 – £60,000 + Car + Benefits
Full Time | Permanent | Mon – Fri (40 hours/week)
Are you an experienced Project and Contracts Manager with a background in rail and civil construction? Do you thrive on variety, ownership, and the opportunity to grow and lead within a dynamic and expanding business?
A fast-growing rail and civil engineering contractor is looking for a driven Project & Contracts Manager to join their Eastern team based out of a brand-new office on the outskirts of Grantham. This is a key role blending project delivery, contract leadership, and business development.

If you’re someone who enjoys building relationships, running large-scale contracts, and developing teams, this could be your next big opportunity.

About the Role: You’ll be taking the lead on a diverse portfolio of off-track rail infrastructure projects—ranging from depot refurbishments to station facilities and office upgrades—across the East Coast Main Line, covering London to the Scottish borders. This is a role based in Grantham that will start out mostly on-site, moving towards greater flexibility as you embed yourself within the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full contract and project lifecycle management: delivery, compliance, H&S, and quality.
• Contract administration, commercial oversight, and progress reporting and growth.
• Drive value engineering and optioneering solutions for clients.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships; identify and secure new work.
• Oversee and grow a PAYE-based site delivery team.
• Work closely with operational, technical, and commercial leads to ensure profitable, on-time delivery.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in rail, civil engineering, or construction.
• Strong track record in contract and project management within the built environment.
• Experience with reactive maintenance and infrastructure refurbishment is key.
• Civil Engineering qualifications (CEM, CRE, or NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management) preferred; time-served professionals also considered.
• Excellent client-facing and commercial skills – you must be comfortable promoting the business and building long-term relationships.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Flexibility to travel across East Coast sites when required.

Package & Perks:

• Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (DOE)
• Company vehicle (Ford Kuga or similar) + fuel card – personal use included
• Enhanced management pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (3 to be used for Christmas closure)
• Laptop, phone, and full IT kit supplied
• Flexible working once established
• Dog-friendly office at an architecturally-unique site with own office.

Company Snapshot: Founded in the 90’s and privately owned, the company has grown from environmental support for rail to managing multi-million-pound infrastructure contracts. With a current turnover of £20m and expansion underway, including a recently awarded major rail contract, the business is scaling fast and has long-term pipeline visibility.
This is your chance to join an entrepreneurial team with autonomy, impact, and the opportunity to grow a regional operation.
Hiring Process:

• Stage 1: Informal meeting with the hiring manager in Grantham (off-site)
• Stage 2: Final interview with senior leadership
• Pre-employment checks: drug & alcohol test and right-to-work verification

Apply now to #Sam to be part of a growing force in rail infrastructure—where your expertise, ideas, and leadership will help shape the next chapter.