Contacts Manager - Groundworks in East of England

About the job

Contracts Manager | Groundworks

Cambridge and Bedfordshire, UK

We are supporting a well-established construction contractor with a growing portfolio of work across Cambridge and Bedfordshire. The business is looking for a Contracts Manager to oversee around five to six projects, with a combined value of approximately £30 million.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can take responsibility across multiple live jobs, lead and support project teams, oversee labour, manage client relationships, and keep programmes on track. A groundworks background would be ideal, though the business is also open to candidates with a strong frames background.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you’ll oversee projects from a broader operational perspective, working closely with the teams delivering each job and keeping a clear view of performance across the portfolio.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing five to six projects, primarily across Cambridge and Bedfordshire

• Supporting and managing project teams and labour across the jobs

• Maintaining strong relationships with clients and addressing project requirements

• Overseeing programmes and helping teams keep work on schedule

• Using Asta to review and manage project programmes

• Monitoring progress and helping resolve issues that could affect delivery

• Reporting into the company’s directors

The role would also suit a strong Project Manager who is ready to take the next step into a Contracts Manager position and broaden their responsibility across multiple projects.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a Contracts Manager within construction, ideally in groundworks

• Frames experience will also be considered

• Strong project management capability and confidence overseeing several jobs

• Experience leading project teams and managing labour

• Good client management and communication skills

• Strong understanding of programming, with the ability to use Asta

• Ready to take ownership of delivery across a portfolio of projects

What You’ll Find

• Oversight of five to six projects with a combined value of approximately £30 million

• A portfolio currently focused around Cambridge and Bedfordshire

• A day rate of £450, plus a vehicle

If you’re an experienced Contracts Manager with a groundworks or frames background or a strong Project Manager ready to step up we’d welcome a confidential conversation.