Highways and Sustainable Transport Contract Manager

Grade/Salary: MGA £60,573 - £62,766 - Full time - Permanent Highways and Sustainable Transport Contract Manager

We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager with a passion for highways and sustainable transport. This role will lead on the management of Merton’s Highways and Sustainable Transport contracts, worth approximately £6 million annually, and drive strategic procurement for a major highways term service contract valued over £50 million.

Reporting to the Head of Sustainable Transport Highways and Climate, you will be a dynamic and motivated individual who has proven experience in highways contract management, ideally within a local authority or large public sector environment.

You will be working as part of the team to oversee strategic procurements, including the mobilisation and implementation of new contracts. You will have a strong knowledge of NEC4 or similar contract forms, highways maintenance, and public realm services and will have demonstratable experience of developing and implementing robust contract monitoring and performance reporting regimes. You should also be able to demonstrate excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

You will hold a recognised professional qualification in Highways/Construction Management/Civil Engineering.

Merton is a dynamic and thriving borough, offering a unique blend of urban and green spaces, with Wimbledon’s world-renowned tennis courts and bustling local high streets. As part of our team, you’ll be joining an organisation that is driven by our shared values and commitment to the future of Merton.

At Merton Council, we are Merton United— One Borough, One Team. We are committed to nurturing civic pride, building a sustainable future, and creating a borough where sport and active living are at the heart of our communities.

We pride ourselves on creating a workplace that encourages creativity, supports wellbeing, and delivers real, tangible impacts in the community.

Merton Council offers a competitive salary and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, excellent holiday entitlement and flexible working.

The role benefits from hybrid working with at least 3 days a week at the Civic Centre in Morden.

There are great transport links to the Civic Centre, with the Morden Northern Line Underground Station very close by, with travel into central London taking just 25 minutes. We are also a 10-minute walk from Morden Road Tram Stop and both Morden South and South Merton Railway Stations.

Please see our why work for us page on our website for more information about a great range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you Work for Merton:
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Closing date for all applications is 25th January 2026