Contract Manager

Logical Personnel Solutions; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist contractor in the UK is seeking a Civils Contract Manager to lead complex ground preparation projects. This role involves managing multiple contracts, ensuring timely delivery, and overseeing various civils operations. Ideal candidates will have experience in civils contract management and relevant engineering qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary package, including a company vehicle and ongoing training support.

Benefits

Company vehicle or car allowance

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

Ongoing CPD and training support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civils contract management, ideally within enabling, earthworks, or remediation.
• Strong understanding of bulk excavation, soil classification, and waste management protocols.
• SMSTS, CSCS (Black Card), and First Aid certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple civils contracts, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery.
• Oversee enabling works including site clearance, access roads, compound setup, and temporary works.
• Lead muck shift operations, coordinating plant, haulage, and disposal routes.

Skills

Civils contract management

Leadership

Communication

Commercial awareness

Education

Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (HNC/HND/Degree)

Tools

NEC or JCT contracts

Job description

Overview

Civils Contract Manager to oversee enabling works, bulk earthworks (muck shift), and remediation projects across Yorkshire and the North of England. This is a key leadership role within a growing specialist contractor, offering the opportunity to manage complex ground preparation schemes from pre-construction through to handover. Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire. Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 per annum + package (dependent on experience). Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple civils contracts, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery
• Oversee enabling works including site clearance, access roads, compound setup, and temporary works
• Lead muck shift operations, coordinating plant, haulage, and disposal routes
• Supervise remediation activities including soil treatment, validation, and regulatory compliance
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and statutory bodies to ensure smooth project progression
• Prepare and review RAMS, programmes, and progress reports
• Manage subcontractors and direct labour, ensuring high standards of workmanship and safety
• Monitor budgets, variations, and contractual obligations
• Support tendering and estimating with technical input and site assessments

Requirements

• Proven experience in civils contract management, ideally within enabling, earthworks, or remediation
• Strong understanding of bulk excavation, soil classification, and waste management protocols
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and experience managing NEC or JCT contracts
• Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (HNC/HND/Degree)
• SMSTS, CSCS (Black Card), and First Aid certification desirable
• Full UK driving licence

Package Includes

• Competitive salary (£55,000 - £70,000) based on experience
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Private medical cover
• Ongoing CPD and training support
• Contact Lee Hopkin for more information (phone number removed)