Construction Contracts Manager

ZipRecruiter; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable company in the Wye Valley is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead groundworks and civil engineering projects across Gloucestershire and Herefordshire. This role involves overseeing multiple projects, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and enhancing client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a strong civils background and previous supervisory experience, looking to advance their career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Workplace Pension Scheme

33 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience as a Groundworks Site Supervisor or similar role.
• Knowledge of civils projects is preferable.
• Must hold SMSTS and 1st Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational delivery of groundworks and civils contracts.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Manage site teams and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

HNC Construction and the Built Environment

Job description

Job Description

The MF Freeman Group is an award-winning, family-run business based in the picturesque Wye Valley, specialising in both property development and groundworks/civil engineering. Our purpose is to create beautiful places to live that foster a sense of place and community, while delivering high-quality infrastructure projects that support and enhance the area in which we serve. With a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, we are passionate about building for a better future.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Contracts Manager with a strong background in civils to lead the delivery of multiple groundworks and civils contracts across Gloucestershire and Herefordshire.The right candidate will play a vital role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget, while maintaining high standards and strong client relationships.

MAIN CHALLENGES

To oversee the operational delivery of groundworks and civils contracts, ensuring safety, quality, and programme objectives are achieved. To manage and support site teams and supervisors, aligning delivery with the commercial and performance goals set by the Head of Contracting.

JOB PURPOSE

The Contracts Manager will support the planning, and lead the execution, and successful delivery of groundworks and civils projects across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and programme standards. Working closely with the commercial team, the CM will support key client relationships and drive continuous improvement through strong leadership and resource optimisation.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

An experienced Groundworks Site Supervisor ready to take the next step in their career, or someone already in the role looking to take on broader responsibilities, lead multiple projects, and play a key part in driving operational excellence across the business.

• HNC Construction and the Built Environment or equivalent industry recognised qualification
• Civils background preferable.
• SMSTS
• 1st Aid
• CDM Awareness

AND IN RETURN

• Opportunity to lead diverse, high impact projects
• Work in Company that values professionalism, accountability and team development
• Salary £Competitive and benefits incl
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• 33 days holiday