Contracts Manager

CDM Recruitment; Langley Moor; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Recruitment is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple groundworks and civil engineering projects in North East England. You will lead site teams, coordinate subcontractors and ensure delivery on programme, budget and quality.

The ideal candidate has proven contracts management experience in groundworks or civils, strong programme management skills and a solid understanding of health & safety requirements. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Contracts Manager, Senior Site Manager, Project Manager or similar.
• Experience within groundworks/civils.
• Strong understanding of construction programmes and project delivery.
• Experience managing subcontractors, labour and plant.
• Good client-facing and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Good understanding of construction health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple groundworks and civil engineering projects from pre-start through to completion.
• Overseeing Site Managers, Supervisors, subcontractors and site teams.
• Ensuring projects are delivered to programme, budget and required quality standards.
• Managing client relationships and attending regular progress meetings.
• Reviewing programmes, RAMS, construction plans and project documentation.
• Coordinating labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Monitoring project performance and identifying potential delays or issues.
• Supporting commercial management, valuations, variations and cost control.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety and environmental requirements.
• Working closely with the commercial and operational teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Providing leadership and support to site teams across multiple projects.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Commercial awareness

Health & safety knowledge

Driving licence

Education

SMSTS / NVQ Level 6 (advantageous)

Job description

Contracts Manager - Groundworks & Civils

Location: North East England

Job Type: Permanent

We are working with an established groundworks and civil engineering contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to join their growing team.

This is a key role responsible for overseeing multiple groundworks and civil engineering projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme, to a high standard and in line with commercial requirements.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing multiple groundworks and civil engineering projects from pre-start through to completion.
• Overseeing Site Managers, Supervisors, subcontractors and site teams.
• Ensuring projects are delivered to programme, budget and required quality standards.
• Managing client relationships and attending regular progress meetings.
• Reviewing programmes, RAMS, construction plans and project documentation.
• Coordinating labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Monitoring project performance and identifying potential delays or issues.
• Supporting commercial management, valuations, variations and cost control.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety and environmental requirements.
• Working closely with the commercial and operational teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Providing leadership and support to site teams across multiple projects.

About You

We are looking for someone with a strong background in groundworks, civil engineering or construction, ideally with previous experience managing multiple projects.

You should have:

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, Senior Site Manager, Project Manager or similar.
• Experience within groundworks/civils.
• Strong understanding of construction programmes and project delivery.
• Experience managing subcontractors, labour and plant.
• Good client-facing and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Good understanding of construction health & safety requirements.
• Relevant construction management qualifications such as SMSTS/NVQ Level 6 would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence