Contracts Manager

Vincera Consulting Ltd; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Vincera Consulting Ltd is recruiting a Self-Employed Groundworks Contracts Manager for the East Midlands region. The role is based in Northamptonshire or Leicestershire with a daily rate of £300–£400, ASAP start to cover January.

You will manage multiple groundworks and civil packages, work across site and office environments, and use IT systems to drive efficiency and control RAMS and programmes.

Qualifications

• Experience as Contracts Manager / Project Manager in groundworks & civil engineering.
• SSSTS or SMSTS certification is essential.
• Ability to prepare RAMS and weekly/monthly programmes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple groundworks and civil packages across sites and offices.
• Attend pre-start and progress meetings with stakeholders.
• Program works using Microsoft Project.
• Produce RAMS and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate road applications and permits; review drawings.

Skills

Groundworks knowledge

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Project

Dropbox/OneDrive

Job description

Self-Employed Groundworks Contracts Manager

Location:

East Midlands ideally based in Northamptonshire or Leicestershire

Rate:

£300 £400 per day (DOE)
Vehicle & fuel card provided where applicable

Contract Type:

Self-employed (long-term opportunity)

Start Date:

ASAP Company looking to have this person in place for January

Company Overview

This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing, privately-owned groundworks and civil engineering contractor in the East Midlands.

Established for just over 6years, the business currently employs around 40 operatives and has a strong secured pipeline for 2026. Projects typically include:

Care homes

Industrial units / warehouses

Associated infrastructure and external works

The business is now looking for an experienced Contracts Manager who can help take the company to the next level and form part of the senior operational team.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing multiple groundworks and civil engineering packages, working across both site and office environments.

This role requires a rare combination of strong groundworks knowledge PLUS strong IT / systems competency.

You will be involved in:

Overseeing multiple sites and site teams

Attending pre-start and progress meetings

Programming works using Microsoft Project

Producing RAMS and supporting documentation

Co-ordinating road applications and permits

Reviewing and interpreting technical drawings

Managing sub-contractors and suppliers

Working closely with Directors and Clients

Handover and completion of packages

Using Dropbox / OneDrive to manage documents and drawings

This is a hands-on and varied role requiring excellent organisation, communication and leadership skills.

Proven experience as a Contracts Manager / Project Manager within groundworks & civil engineering
Strong understanding of:

Drainage

Foundations

External works
SSSTS or SMSTS (essential)
Ability to prepare:

RAMS

Weekly / Monthly programmes

Microsoft Project

Dropbox or OneDrive

Reading & managing construction drawings
Based in or willing to cover:

Northants / Leicestershire / East Midlands
Valid driving licence

A mixed background across residential, care homes and industrial builds is highly desirable.

Whats in it for you?

Opportunity to grow into a senior leadership role

Join a business during a period of significant expansion

Ability to influence systems, processes and growth

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for more responsibility, progression and stability in a growing business.