Contracts Manager

Job description

Company Joseph Gallagher Limited is a specialist sub‑contractor delivering civil engineering tunnelling, pipe jacking and trenchless pipeline installations for utilities and main contractors. We operate on technically demanding underground infrastructure projects throughout the UK and overseas. Role purpose: Lead and deliver the operational, commercial and safety performance of all projects allocated to you. You will manage Project Managers, ensure safe on‑time delivery, protect margin, control contractual risk and drive consistently high standards across projects in your region. Key responsibilities: Operational leadership: own and oversee day‑to‑day delivery performance for assigned projects; ensure programme, resourcing, plant and logistics align with contractual commitments. Commercial management: Commercially aware of project budgets, cashflow and profitability; contribute to cost forecasting, change control, variations and contributes to securing entitlements and timely settlements. Safety & compliance: be accountable for HSEQ performance across projects; enforce safe systems of work, ensure regulatory and client requirements are met and be an ambassador for “LIFE” safety cul...