Contracts Manager

Jobline; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Mileage covered

Career progression

Major projects

Stability

Autonomy

Job summary

Jobline is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead major groundworks projects across the South West. You will oversee multiple live contracts, support Site and Project Managers, and drive on-time, profitable delivery while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong commercial and programme management, stakeholder leadership, and willingness to travel across the region. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong Groundworks background.
• Several years' experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale groundworks, infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
• Experience managing multiple sites and project teams simultaneously.
• Strong commercial, operational and programme management skills.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee several live groundworks and civil engineering projects across the South West.
• Support Site Managers and Project Managers regionally.
• Monitor programme performance and ensure milestones are achieved.
• Maintain strong client relationships and service delivery standards.
• Conduct regular site visits and provide leadership to operational teams.

Skills

Groundworks background

Contracts management

Project management

Programme management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

Job description

Contracts Manager - Groundworks
South West Region
Permanent
From 60,000 + Company Vehicle + Fuel Card

Lead Major Groundworks Projects Across the South West

A well-established and growing civil engineering and groundworks contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple large-scale projects across the region.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven Groundworks professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing complex projects, developing teams and driving successful project delivery.

Working closely with senior leadership, you will have responsibility for multiple live contracts, supporting Site Managers and Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to the highest possible standards.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will:

• Oversee several live groundworks and civil engineering projects.
• Manage and support Site Managers and Project Managers across your region.
• Monitor programme performance and ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Maintain strong client relationships and service delivery standards.
• Conduct regular site visits and provide leadership to operational teams.
• Report directly to senior operational management.
• Ensure projects remain compliant, profitable and efficiently resourced.

This is a regional role with travel to sites across the South West. Candidates should be willing to travel up to 1.5 hours when required.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

• Strong Groundworks background.
• Several years' experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale groundworks, infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
• Experience managing multiple sites and project teams simultaneously.
• Strong commercial, operational and programme management skills.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What's On Offer?

• Salary starting from 60,000.
• Company van.
• Fuel card / mileage covered.
• Long-term career progression.
• Diverse portfolio of major projects.
• Stable and growing business.
• Autonomy and responsibility within a senior operational role.