Contracts Manager

Overview

In this role you will oversee the operational delivery of multiple residential groundworks projects, ensuring safety, on-time completion and budget adherence. You will lead site teams, manage client and partner relationships, and report progress to the Operations Director. The opportunity sits within a growing groundworks contractor that emphasizes professional development and delivery excellence. This role offers a clear path to impact across several live schemes and to shape project outcomes in a fast-moving environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Salary: 80,000 – 110,000 per annum
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Paid Holidays
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Supportive and professional working environment

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations for 3–4 live projects
• Manage and report on project performance against programme and budget
• Maintain and develop relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Produce monthly progress reports and performance updates for the Operations Director
• Arrange and coordinate labour, materials, and plant resources
• Ensure all works meet health, safety, and quality standards

Key requirements

• Proven Contracts Manager experience in residential groundworks or civil engineering
• SMSTS certification (essential)
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and ability to plan and deliver multiple projects
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the East Midlands

• Leadership
• Communication
• Relationship-building
• SMSTS
• Project planning and resource coordination
• Health and safety compliance

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