Contracts Manager

Nicholas Associates; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A groundworks and civil engineering contractor in the UK seeks an experienced Contracts Manager. You will manage multiple residential groundwork projects in the East Midlands, coordinating with various teams and ensuring project delivery. Must have proven experience and knowledge in residential groundworks. This role offers a competitive salary, vehicle or allowance, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Company vehicle or allowance

Bonus scheme

Supporting development

Team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager.
• Knowledge of residential groundworks including foundations and drainage.
• Excellent project and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver multiple residential groundwork projects.
• Coordinate with managers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and health & safety standards.

Skills

Project management

People management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Commercial awareness

Job description

Nicholas Associates are partnered with a groundworks and civil engineering contractor who are one of the most highly regarded companies in their field, due to growth and securing new work they are looking for a Contracts Manager. The company has a high staff retention rate and employee progression programmes, as a business, they work alongside construction companies and deliver civil engineering, groundworks, infrastructure services to new build projects with top 10 house builders.

The company is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager from a residential groundworks background who will cover 4 - 6 projects at a time in the East Midlands area, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Chesterfield.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver multiple residential groundwork projects, from pre-start to handover
• Coordinate with site managers, clients, and subcontractors to ensure efficient delivery
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and health & safety standards
• Lead site teams with a focus on quality, safety, and performance
• Solve problems on-site and maintain excellent client relationships
• Report progress to senior management and contribute to continuous improvement

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager
• Knowledge of all aspects of residential groundworks including foundations, roads, drainage, and infrastructure
• Excellent project and people management skills
• Commercially astute with good contract and cost control knowledge
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• A proactive, can-do attitude and a team-first approach

Why Join?

• Be part of a growing company with exciting long-term plans, strong pipeline of work in 2026
• Enjoy a genuine team culture where your voice is heard and valued
• Receive a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus scheme, and more
• Work with a leadership team that invests in people and supports your development
• Deliver meaningful projects that shape communities

If you're passionate about making a tangible impact in the construction industry , please contact John Ashcroft on (phone number removed) for more information

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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