Contracts Manager in Oldham, Greater Manchester

Contracts Manager

Civil Engineering & Infrastructure | Affordable Housing Developments

Manchester & West Yorkshire £70,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits

An established and growing civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the successful delivery of multiple infrastructure and groundworks projects supporting new-build affordable housing developments across the North West and Yorkshire regions.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected business with a strong order book and long-standing relationships with major housebuilders, housing associations and developers.

The Role

Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, you will take responsibility for the management of multiple civil engineering and groundworks schemes, ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing multiple projects across Manchester and West Yorkshire

Leading Site Managers, Engineers and project delivery teams

Monitoring project performance, programmes and commercial outcomes

Managing client relationships and attending progress meetings

Working closely with commercial teams to ensure budgets and margins are maintained

Reviewing risk, quality and health & safety performance across all sites

Ensuring projects are delivered in line with contractual requirements

Supporting tender reviews and pre-construction planning where required

Driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across the business

Requirements

Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within civil engineering, groundworks or infrastructure

Experience delivering roads, sewers, drainage, remediation and external works packages for residential developments

Strong understanding of affordable housing and residential infrastructure projects

Ability to manage multiple sites simultaneously

Excellent client-facing and leadership skills

Strong commercial awareness and contractual knowledge

SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications preferred

Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer?

Salary circa £70,000

Car Allowance or Company Vehicle

Pension Scheme

Bonus Potential

Long-term secured workload

Clear progression opportunities within a growing business

Projects located across Manchester, Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and surrounding areas

This position would suit an experienced Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager or Operations Manager looking to take ownership of a portfolio of residential infrastructure and affordable housing projects within a thriving regional contractor.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Tammy Marlowe at MK Consult.