Contract Manager

Lead the Way on HS2 – Join Us as a Contract Manager!
We're looking for a Contract Manager to join our Multi Utilities Diversion (MUD) team based in Brackley, Northamptonshire. Could this be you? You'll be part of a dedicated team delivering a major project for the diversion of all utilities across an 80km section of HS2. This work is delivered under a framework with multiple live schemes running simultaneously.

Can you imagine a world without transportation links via land, sea or air? Nor can we! Your journey is our journey—come and join us at Kier Transportation and make a real difference, supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment.

Location: Brackley, Northamptonshire – travel to the office required, with some remote working available
Hours: Permanent, full-time 45 hours per week – flexibility available, just let us know when we speak
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per year + £6.7k annual car allowance + private healthcare + benefits
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role

What will you be responsible for?

As a Contract Manager, you'll support the General Manager by providing leadership and expertise to deliver the requirements of the utilities framework on HS2 across the full EKFB section.

Your day to day will include:
• Managing and overseeing section Project Managers
• Maintaining full commercial awareness of each area and working closely with the commercial team to ensure positive outcomes
• Leading client and internal meetings, presenting performance and progress updates
• Reviewing programmes and developing strategies to progress and complete works

What are we looking for?

This role is perfect if you have:
• Proven experience managing high-performing operational teams
• Strong background in coordinating multi-utility diversions
• A valid CSCS card

Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier

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