Contract Manager

Kenton Black; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Career progression opportunities

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Kenton Black is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their team in Gainsborough, United Kingdom. This full-time permanent position offers a salary range of £70,000 - £90,000 plus a car allowance. The Contracts Manager will oversee multiple residential groundworks projects, managing site operations and ensuring delivery meets high standards. Proven experience in contracts management within the groundworks or civil engineering sector is required, alongside strong leadership skills and commercial awareness. This role provides a supportive working environment and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager in residential groundworks or civil engineering.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations and monitor progress on all assigned projects.
• Manage and report on project performance against programme and budget.
• Produce monthly progress reports and performance updates.

Skills

Leadership and communication

Project management

Commercial awareness

Job description

Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum + Car / Car Allowance + Benefits

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Groundworks bias Contracts Manager looking to take the next step in your career?

We’re recruiting on behalf of a leading and fast-growing Groundworks and Civil Engineering contractor based in the Lincolnshire area. Following a period of sustained growth and successful project delivery, the business is expanding its operations team and is now seeking a driven Contracts Manager to oversee multiple residential groundworks projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive company that values long-term relationships, professional development, and excellence in delivery.

The Role

The Contracts Manager will be responsible for managing the operational delivery of 3-4 live projects at any one time, ensuring they are completed safely, on schedule, and to budget. You will lead site teams, liaise with clients, and coordinate resources to ensure each scheme meets the company’s high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations and monitor progress on all assigned projects.
• Manage and report on project performance against programme and budget.
• Maintain and develop strong working 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 are delivered in line with health, safety, and quality standards.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the residential groundworks or civil engineering sector.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to plan and deliver multiple projects simultaneously.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the East Midlands.
• Company Car or Car Allowance.
• Career Progression Opportunities within a growing, forward-thinking business.
• Supportive and professional working environment.