Contracts Manager – Groundworks & Civil Engineering

Henley Chase

Contracts Manager

Location: Lancashire / North West
Salary: Competitive + Package (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate

Contracts Manager – Groundworks & Civil Engineering

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a well-established groundworks and civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure packages for leading housebuilders across the North West.

Due to continued growth, the business is looking to appoint a third Contracts Manager to oversee a number of established site teams and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard.

This is a hands-on management role suited to someone with a strong background in residential groundworks who enjoys leading teams, maintaining client relationships, and driving operational performance.

The Role

  • Oversee approximately 10–11 two-man site teams operating across multiple live projects.
  • Manage groundworks and civil engineering packages for national and regional housebuilders.
  • Plan, programme and coordinate works to ensure projects are delivered on time.
  • Lead and motivate site teams, ensuring productivity and quality standards are maintained.
  • Carry out regular site visits across Lancashire and the wider North West.
  • Liaise with clients, site managers and commercial teams.
  • Ensure all works comply with health and safety legislation.
  • Monitor labour, plant and materials to maximise efficiency.
  • Resolve operational issues and provide technical support where required.

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Contracts Manager within groundworks and civil engineering.
  • Strong residential groundworks experience working for housebuilders.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • Strong planning, organisational and communication abilities.
  • Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
  • Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

  • Immediate start available.
  • Long-term permanent opportunity.
  • Work with an established contractor delivering a strong pipeline of residential infrastructure projects.
  • Predominantly North West-based projects, with the majority located across Lancashire.
  • Supportive management team with excellent opportunities for career progression.
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