Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager – Groundworks & Civils

Location: North East England
Job Type: Permanent

We are working with an established groundworks and civil engineering contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to join their growing team.

This is a key role responsible for overseeing multiple groundworks and civil engineering projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme, to a high standard and in line with commercial requirements.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing multiple groundworks and civil engineering projects from pre-start through to completion.
• Overseeing Site Managers, Supervisors, subcontractors and site teams.
• Ensuring projects are delivered to programme, budget and required quality standards.
• Managing client relationships and attending regular progress meetings.
• Reviewing programmes, RAMS, construction plans and project documentation.
• Coordinating labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Monitoring project performance and identifying potential delays or issues.
• Supporting commercial management, valuations, variations and cost control.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety and environmental requirements.
• Working closely with the commercial and operational teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Providing leadership and support to site teams across multiple projects.

About You

We are looking for someone with a strong background in groundworks, civil engineering or construction, ideally with previous experience managing multiple projects.

You should have:

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, Senior Site Manager, Project Manager or similar.
• Experience within groundworks/civils.
• Strong understanding of construction programmes and project delivery.
• Experience managing subcontractors, labour and plant.
• Good client-facing and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Good understanding of construction health & safety requirements.
• Relevant construction management qualifications such as SMSTS/NVQ Level 6 would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.