Contracts Manager

Kenton Black Limited; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

Pension scheme

Paid holidays

Career progression

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking a Contracts Manager to manage the operational delivery of 3-4 live projects, ensuring safety, on-time completion and budget adherence. You will lead site teams, liaise with clients, and coordinate resources to meet high standards.

The role requires overseeing progress, maintaining client relationships, and reporting to the Operations Director, with travel across sites in the East Midlands and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Contracts Manager in residential groundworks or civil engineering.
• SMSTS certification is essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations and monitor progress on all assigned projects.
• Manage and report on project performance against programme and budget.
• Maintain and develop strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Produce monthly progress reports and performance updates for the Operations Director.
• Arrange and coordinate labour, materials, and plant resources.
• Ensure all works are delivered in line with health, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Contracts management

Leadership

Communication

Commercial awareness

Driving licence

Job description

Location: Scunthrope, Lincolnshire
Salary: £80,000 – £110,000 per annum + Car / Car Allowance + Benefits
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Career Opportunity

The Role

The Contracts Manager will be responsible for managing the operational delivery of 3-4 live projects at any one time, ensuring they are completed safely, on schedule, and to budget. You will lead site teams, liaise with clients, and coordinate resources to ensure each scheme meets the company’s high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations and monitor progress on all assigned projects.
• Manage and report on project performance against programme and budget.
• Maintain and develop strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Produce monthly progress reports and performance updates for the Operations Director.
• Arrange and coordinate labour, materials, and plant resources.
• Ensure all works are delivered in line with health, safety, and quality standards.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the residential groundworks or civil engineering sector.
• SMSTS certification (essential).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to plan and deliver multiple projects simultaneously.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the East Midlands.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £80,000 – £110,000 (depending on experience)
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Pension Scheme & Paid Holidays
• Career Progression Opportunities within a growing, forward-thinking business
• Supportive and professional working environment