Contract Manager - Highways
Lynx Employment Services Ltd • Oxford, Oxfordshire • Posted July 22, 2026
Position Overview
# Contracts Manager – Highways
Location: Oxford
Contract: Temporary – 6 months
Hours: Full-time
Pay Rate: £55.00 per hour PAYE
We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery and performance of highways maintenance contracts. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional with strong NEC contract management experience to lead service delivery, drive continuous improvement and ensure contracts deliver excellent value for money.
## Key Responsibilities
Act as NEC Service Manager for highways maintenance contracts.
Manage contractor performance, ensuring contractual obligations, KPIs and service standards are achieved.
Oversee contract compliance, audits, governance, payment mechanisms and reporting.
Lead contract variations, claims and dispute resolution where required.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance service delivery.
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Location: Oxford
Contract: Temporary – 6 months
Hours: Full-time
Pay Rate: £55.00 per hour PAYE
We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery and performance of highways maintenance contracts. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional with strong NEC contract management experience to lead service delivery, drive continuous improvement and ensure contracts deliver excellent value for money.
## Key Responsibilities
Act as NEC Service Manager for highways maintenance contracts.
Manage contractor performance, ensuring contractual obligations, KPIs and service standards are achieved.
Oversee contract compliance, audits, governance, payment mechanisms and reporting.
Lead contract variations, claims and dispute resolution where required.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance service delivery.
Support procur...