Contracts Manager

Logical Personnel Solutions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Logical Personnel Solutions in Manchester is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead groundworks and civil engineering projects across the Northwest. This on-site, hands-on role focuses on delivery, programme control, and site performance.

You will coordinate site teams, manage Site Managers, and work with QSs on costs, variations and notices under NEC/JCT contracts. A strong operational background and a track record of multi-project delivery are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in groundworks and civil engineering.
• Strong engineering/operational background.
• Experience with contractor turnover £10m-£15m.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects end-to-end.
• Excellent programme management and planning skills.
• Experience supervising labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Good commercial awareness and handling variations/contractual notices.
• Stable employment history with proven on-site delivery.

Responsibilities

• Take overall operational responsibility for live groundworks and civil works projects.
• Ensure sites are properly resourced and maintain presence across sites.
• Manage Site Managers and hold them to programme and performance.
• Produce and manage rolling 6-week lookahead programmes.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Identify delays and implement recovery measures.
• Work with QSs to monitor costs, variations, dayworks and completed works.
• Raise contractual notices promptly under NEC and JCT contracts.

Skills

Project management

Site leadership

Contract management

Programme planning

Commercial awareness

Job description

Contracts Manager - Groundworks & Civil Engineering

Location: Manchester / Northwest (Site Based)

Salary: Up to £65,000 + package

We are working with an established groundworks and civil engineering contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the successful delivery of multiple live projects across the Northwest.

This is a hands-on, site-focused role for someone who enjoys being involved in the day-to-day running of projects rather than sitting behind a desk. You will take ownership of programme, resources, site performance and delivery, working closely with the commercial and operational teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and profitably.

The Role

• Taking overall operational responsibility for live groundworks and civil engineering projects
• Maintaining a strong presence across sites and ensuring teams are properly resourced
• Managing Site Managers and holding them accountable for programme and performance
• Producing and managing rolling 6-week lookahead programmes
• Coordinating labour, plant, materials and subcontractors
• Identifying potential delays and putting recovery measures in place
• Working closely with QSs to monitor costs, variations, dayworks and completed works
• Ensuring contractual notices are raised promptly under NEC and JCT contracts

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years' experience within groundworks and civil engineering
• A strong engineering / operational background
• Experience working within a contractor operating around £10m-£15m turnover
• Proven experience managing multiple projects or packages from start to completion
• Strong programme management and planning ability
• Experience managing labour, plant, materials and subcontractors
• Good commercial awareness and confidence dealing with variations and contractual notices
• A stable employment history and a proven track record in operational delivery

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is organised, commercially aware, proactive and confident on site, with the presence to lead teams, challenge where necessary and keep projects moving.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a growing Northwest contractor and play a key role in the successful delivery of their projects.