Graduate Assistant Contracts Manager (Highways/Civils

1 hour ago
Full-time
On-site
South East
£40,000 - £40,000 GBP yearly
Graduate Assistant Contracts Manager (Highways/Civils/Infrastructure)

South East

Up to £40,000 + Company Car/Allowance + Full Training + Career Progression + Pension

Are you a Civil Engineering or Project Management Graduate looking or similar to kick-start your career with a growing civil engineering contractor, where you'll receive full training and the opportunity to progress into Contracts Management while working on a range of highways and infrastructure projects?

Do you want to join a company that values professional development, teamwork, and safety, offering structured mentoring from experienced industry professionals and the chance to build a long-term career within the construction sector?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation where you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the delivery of highways, civil engineering, and infrastructure projects, learning every aspect of contract management while developing the technical and commercial skills needed to become a successful Contracts Manager.

This role would suit a Civil Engineering or Project Management Graduate or similar, or someone with a placement year or industry experience, looking to develop their career within a supportive business that offers genuine progression opportunities.

In this role, the successful candidate will assist with the day-to-day management of multiple highways and infrastructure projects, supporting site teams, maintaining project documentation, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, liaising with clients and subcontractors, and learning how to manage projects from inception through to completion.

The Role:

Supporting the delivery of highways, civil engineering, and infrastructure projects
Assisting with project planning, documentation, and contract administration
Learning to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards
Liaising with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams
Supporting site inspections, project reporting, and HSEQ compliance
Travelling to project sites across the South East with ongoing training and mentoringThe Person:

Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or a related discipline
Placement year or previous construction experience beneficial but not essential
Strong communication and organisational skills
Eager to learn and build a long-term career within construction management
Company Truck (Ford Ranger)
Full UK Driving LicenceReference Number: BBBH26506H

Keywords: Graduate Contracts Manager, Graduate Civil Engineer, Graduate Construction Manager, Civil Engineering Graduate, Construction Graduate, Highways, Infrastructure, Civil Engineering, Project Management, Contract Administration, HSEQ, South East England

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