Contracts Manager

Nicholas Associates; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or allowance

Bonus scheme

Pension

Health Cover

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is partnering with a residential groundworks contractor to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager who will oversee 4–5 projects concurrently. You will manage from pre-start to handover, coordinating with site managers, clients and subcontractors to ensure delivery on time and within budget.

This role emphasizes leadership, safety, cost control and building strong client relationships, with a competitive salary and a range of benefits including a company vehicle/allowance,

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager in residential groundworks.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Commercial awareness with contract and cost-control knowledge.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver multiple residential groundwork projects from pre-start to handover.
• Coordinate with site managers, clients, and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, health & safety, and quality standards.
• Lead site teams and drive continuous improvement while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Report progress to senior management.

Skills

Contracts management

Residential groundworks

Leadership

Budget & cost control

Communication

Job description

Nicholas Associates

Nicholas Associates are partnered with a residential groundworks contractor who are in a period of strategic growth. As a business, they 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 - 5 projects at a time.

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 2027/28

Enjoy a genuine team culture where your voice is heard and valued

Work with a leadership team that invests in people and supports your development

Work with a company that focuses on quality, safety, reputation

What's on offer?

• Receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package
• Company vehicle or allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Pension
• Health Cover

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.