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.