Contracts Manager

Nicholas Associates; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle or car allowance

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Professional development

Job summary

Nicholas Associates in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee groundworks and civil engineering projects across residential housing sites. You will lead multiple contracts, manage variations, supervise site teams and subcontractors, and maintain client relationships to ensure on-time delivery and compliant performance.

The role requires proven contract management experience in groundworks, strong leadership and negotiation skills, and proficiency with project

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Contracts Manager in groundworks or construction.
• Strong understanding of groundworks processes and contract management.
• Excellent communication, leadership and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in project management software and Microsoft Office.
• Relevant construction qualifications (e.g., HNC, HND, or degree).

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple groundworks projects, ensuring timely and efficient completion.
• Review contract variations to ensure compliance with all terms and regulations.
• Supervise site teams and subcontractors, ensuring safe and high-quality performance.
• Maintain client relationships, resolve issues, and provide regular project updates.
• Monitor project budgets, ensuring financial targets are met.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory compliance on-site.

Skills

Contract management

Groundworks

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

PM software

Microsoft Office

Education

HNC

HND

Degree in construction

Tools

PM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client are a well-established Groundworks & Civil Engineering Contractor specialising in residential housing projects. They are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery of groundworks projects across the North East.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple groundworks projects, ensuring timely and efficient completion.
• Review contract variations to ensure compliance with all terms and regulations.
• Supervise site teams and subcontractors, ensuring safe and high-quality performance.
• Maintain client relationships, resolve issues, and provide regular project updates
• Monitor project budgets, ensuring financial targets are met.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory compliance on-site.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager role within groundworks or construction, particularly in residential housing.
• Strong understanding of groundworks processes and contract management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in project management software and Microsoft Office
• Relevant construction qualifications (e.g., HNC, HND, or degree).

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Company vehicle or car allowance.
• Bonus scheme
• Pension scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development

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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