Contract Manager

  • Martin Group of Companies
  • South Normanton, Derbyshire
  • 16/06/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

H.W. Martin Safety Fencing Limited

Job Title: Contract Manager

Location: Blackwell, Derbyshire (J28,M1)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience, with benefits

Additional benefits: Discretionary bonus, 25 days annual leave rising to 28 days after 10 years service + Public Holidays, Fully Paid Company Pension, Life assurance, Employee Assistance Programme

About the H. W. Martin Group:

The Martin Group of Companies (est. 1976) provide specialist services to the construction and waste recycling industries, through a trained and certificated workforce of over 1,600 delivering works and support services from design, through to build and onward maintenance. With a turnover of more than £300m and a fleet of over 500 vehicles we are a major contributor in our fields of expertise.

About the H. W. Martin Safety Fencing Limited:

H W Martin Safety Fencing are a leading supplier of vehicle restraint systems within the UK infrastructure market, and have depots based in Alfreton, Derbyshire and Tormarton, Bristol.

The Role:

We are seeking a Contract Manager with a civil engineering or infrastructure background to oversee delivery of VRS works across England. Direct experience of VRS is not essential for this role, the role requires an individual who is experienced in delivering infrastructure works for Tier 1 Contractors and National Clients.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

  • Oversee multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion.
  • Manage site teams including operatives, supervisors and subcontractors
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards
  • Liaise directly with clients and key stakeholders
  • Produce and review safe systems of work, ITPs and programmes
  • Co-ordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors effectively
  • Attend client meetings, progress meetings and provide updates at internal meetings
  • Support project delivery teams with technical and operational guidance

What You ll Bring:

  • Strong IT skills and experience of client portals and processes such as CEMAR, Novade, Transportal and the like.
  • Effectively leadership, organisational and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • CSCS Black Card preferred, Gold Card essential
  • Experience of working in the civil engineering or highways sector
  • Experience of working in the VRS or Fencing industry preferrable, our wider team will provide support on VRS technical knowledge and prior experience is not essential
  • Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders

Next Steps:

If you are looking for a new challenge and feel you have the skills, education and enthusiasm required to undertake this vital role, Please submit your Application.

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