Contracts Manager

ITS Construction · Southampton, South East

Contracts Manager at ITS Construction, based in Southampton, South East. This is a contract role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Southampton, South East
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
21 Sep 2026

Reference https://itsconstruction.co.uk/job/contracts-manager/

About the role

Job Type: Freelance
Start Date: Immediate
Industry: Civil Engineering / Housing Groundworks
Location: South Coast
Salary & Package: £80,000 plus package / £400 per day CIS

The Role & About the Client
ITS Building People are currently recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager on behalf of a well-established contractor operating within the housing groundworks and civil engineering sector. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected contractor working across the South Coast. The successful candidate will have a strong background in housing groundworks and civils, with a minimum of 10 years’ experience across groundworks, Section 278 works, drainage, kerbing and manholes.

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

  • Managing housing groundworks and civil engineering projects.
  • Overseeing groundworks, drainage, kerbing and manhole works.
  • Managing and coordinating Section 278 (S278) works.
  • Liaising with site teams, clients and other project stakeholders.
  • Monitoring project progress and ensuring works are delivered effectively.
  • Supporting the successful delivery of housing groundworks and associated civils works.
  • Ensuring works are completed to the required standards and specifications.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Minimum 10 years’ experience within the construction and civil engineering sector.
  • Previous experience working as a Contracts Manager.
  • Strong experience within housing groundworks.
  • Civils experience.
  • Experience with Section 278 (S278) works.
  • Strong knowledge of drainage, kerbing and manhole works.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.

How to Apply:

If you’re an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong background in housing groundworks and civils, looking for your next opportunity on the South Coast, we’d like to hear from you.

Please submit your CV today or contact the ITS Building People Southampton office for a confidential discussion.

Equal Opportunities ITS Building People is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Reference: https://itsconstruction.co.uk/job/contracts-manager/ · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 21 Sep 2026 · Listed via ITS Construction

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