Contracts Manager

A well-established Groundworks & Civil Engineering contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of residential infrastructure projects across Yorkshire, the Northeast and North Midlands

Working with major national and regional house builders, you'll manage multiple live schemes from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest standards.

The Role

Reporting into the Operations Director, you'll oversee up to 8 live projects while supporting Site Managers, Engineers and delivery teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

* Oversee the delivery of multiple groundworks and civil engineering projects.

* Manage Site Managers, Engineers and Foremen across several sites.

* Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

* Carry out regular site visits and monitor progress, quality and performance.

* Drive programme delivery and resolve operational challenges.

* Manage labour, plant and subcontractor resources.

* Attend tender handovers, pre-start and progress meetings.

* Review construction programmes, logistics and buildability.

* Work closely with Commercial and Technical teams during pre-construction.

* Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and key stakeholders.

* Monitor project performance, costs and commercial risk.

* Promote high standards of health, safety and quality across all projects.

About You

You'll have a strong operational background within Groundworks or Civil Engineering and experience managing multiple residential infrastructure schemes.

Essential

* Previous experience as a Contracts Manager.

* Background in Groundworks, Civil Engineering or Infrastructure.

* Residential infrastructure experience.

* Knowledge of roads & sewers, drainage, earthworks and foundations.

* Experience managing multiple live projects.

* Strong leadership and client-facing skills.

* Commercial awareness.

* Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

* HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.

* SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid.

* Experience working with national or regional house builders.

Package

* £80,000–£90,000 Basic Salary

* Company Car or Car Allowance

* Performance Bonus

* Pension

* Private Healthcare

* Ongoing Training & Development

* Excellent Long-Term Career Progression

If you're an experienced Contracts Manager looking to join a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of residential infrastructure work, we'd love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed