Contracts Manager

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a well-established and respected groundworks and civil engineering contractor. This permanent position offers the chance to oversee multiple projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The Company

With over 30 years of industry experience, this family-run contractor delivers high-quality groundwork and civil engineering solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential projects across the UK. Services include roads and sewers, drainage, foundations, bulk earthworks, car parks, plant hire, and sports surface construction. Supported by a skilled workforce and a modern fleet of specialist plant, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering safe, efficient, and cost-effective projects of varying size and complexity.

The Role

The Contracts Manager will take responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple groundwork and civil engineering contracts from pre-construction through to completion. Duties will include programme and budget management, maintaining strong relationships with clients and subcontractors, ensuring health and safety compliance, monitoring project performance, resolving operational issues, and supporting site teams to achieve successful project outcomes.

Experience Required

• Previous experience as a Contracts Manager within the groundworks or civil engineering sector.
• Strong knowledge of groundwork packages, drainage, roads and sewers, foundations, and associated infrastructure works.
• Proven ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.
• Excellent commercial awareness and budget management skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational abilities.
• A thorough understanding of health and safety legislation and industry best practice.
• Full UK driving licence.

Remuneration

A competitive salary is offered, together with a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to join a successful, growing contractor with a strong pipeline of work and genuine long-term career prospects.

This is a permanent position and Corepeople Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of its client.

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