Contracts Manager

Kenton Black Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car or Car Allowance

Pension Scheme & Paid Holidays

Career Progression Opportunities

Supportive and professional working环境

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited on behalf of a leading groundworks contractor in Bedford are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee 3–4 residential groundworks projects. You will lead site teams, liaise with clients and coordinate resources to meet high standards.

Key requirements include SMSTS, proven contracts management experience in residential groundworks/civil, and a full UK driving licence with willingness to travel across the East Midlands. Salary ranges up to £110,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within residential groundworks or civil engineering.
• SMSTS certification is essential.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites in the East Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations on 3–4 live projects.
• Manage and report on project performance against programme and budget.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Produce monthly progress reports for the Operations Director.
• Coordinate labour, materials and plant; ensure safety and quality compliance.

Skills

SMSTS

Leadership

Communication

Commercial awareness

Job description

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 Bedford. 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 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.,

• 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.
  Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the residential groundworks or civil engineering sector.
• SMSTS certification (essential).
• 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.
  Salary: £80,000 - £110,000 (depending on experience)
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Pension Scheme & Paid Holidays
• Career Progression Opportunities within a growing, forward-thinking business
• Supportive and professional working environment