Contract Manager

The Recruitment Contact; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm in Knowsley is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee groundwork projects for residential housing developments. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in groundworks and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently. This role offers a competitive salary, company car or allowance, and opportunities for career growth within the organization.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Opportunity to grow within the company

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager (or Senior Site Manager) within groundworks.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams concurrently.
• Experience working with national or regional housebuilders.

Responsibilities

• Manage several live groundwork projects across housing developments.
• Supervise and support site-based teams, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS (Black or White)

First Aid certification

Job description

Job Title: Contracts Manager Groundworks (Housing Projects)
Location: Knowsley, Merseyside
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: GBP55,000 GBP70,000 per year (DOE) + car allowance + package

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a long-standing civil engineering and groundworks contractor based in the North West. Our client specialises in delivering groundwork packages for major residential housing developers and is now looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with strong groundwork and housing experience to oversee multiple live sites and play a key role in ongoing project delivery and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage several live groundwork projects across housing developments

• Supervise and support site-based teams, engineers, and subcontractors

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards

• Act as the main liaison between the client and site operations

• Conduct regular site visits and progress meetings

• Monitor project performance, cost tracking, and health & safety compliance

• Work closely with commercial teams on variations, valuations, and final accounts

• Assist in programming and resource planning

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager (or Senior Site Manager) within groundworks, preferably for residential housing developments

• Strong technical knowledge across deep drainage, roads, foundations, and 278 works

• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams concurrently

• Experience working directly with national or regional housebuilders

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• SMSTS, CSCS (Black or White), and First Aid certification

• Full UK driving licence (essential)

Benefits

• Competitive salary: GBP55,000 GBP70,000 (depending on experience)

• Company car or car allowance

• Pension scheme

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Opportunity to grow within a well-regarded and expanding business

Application Process

If you're a Contracts Manager with a strong background in groundworks for housing developments and are looking for your next challenge in the Knowsley area, we want to hear from you.