Contracts Manager - Civil Engineering

Upfront Recruitment; Corby; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing civil engineering company based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Contracts Manager for groundworks projects. You will oversee multiple sites, manage teams, budgets, and client expectations, ensuring projects are delivered safely and to specification. The role offers an attractive salary ranging from £65,000 to £95,000 depending on experience, along with a company van and fuel card. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional seeking autonomy and strong job security.

Benefits

Company van

Fuel card

Long-term work pipeline

Supportive management team

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of all aspects of groundworks.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Very Computer literate.
• Willing to travel to sites.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage several groundworks sites across commercial and residential sectors.
• Oversee budgets, programmes and client liaison.
• Ensure projects meet quality, safety and cost objectives.
• Conduct regular site visits and progress meetings.
• Coordinate site teams and subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Job description

Contracts Manager - Groundworks

Location: Offices in Northamptonshire / Leicestershire (travel to sites as required)

Salary: £65,000 to £95,000 (DOE) + Van + Fuel Card + Benefits

Immediate start available for the right person

What's in it for you?

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to work within a Groundworks and growing civil engineering company. You'll oversee multiple sites, enjoy autonomy, a supportive team, and strong job security within a company that's expanding rapidly with a turnover set to rise by an additional £2 million next year.

About the Company

This established groundworks specialist operates from offices in Northamptonshire and Leicestershire, running 6 – 7 active sites at any time and employing around 50 skilled staff. With over 30 years of combined experience, the company delivers high-quality groundworks across commercial, residential and retail groundworks.

They pride themselves on safety, quality, efficiency and reliability. All staff are trained to industry standards (CSCS, CPCS, SSSTS, SMSTS, NPORS) and the company maintains a strong reputation with major nationwide developers.

The Role - Contracts Manager Groundworks

You’ll take charge of multiple groundworks projects from start to finish, managing teams, budgets and client expectations while ensuring all work is delivered safely, on time and to specification. You’ll spend part of the week visiting sites and the rest in the office, ensuring smooth delivery and communication across all projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage several groundworks sites across commercial and residential sectors
• Oversee budgets, programmes and client liaison
• Ensure projects meet quality, safety and cost objectives
• Conduct regular site visits and progress meetings
• Coordinate site teams and subcontractors
• Work closely with operations and finance teams
• Prepare and review project documentation and reports
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships
• Support continuous improvement and company growth

Requirements

• Excellent understanding of all aspects of groundworks
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Very Computer literate
• Willing to travel to sites
• Full UK driving licence

Package

• Salary up to £95,000 (depending on experience)
• Company van and fuel card
• Long-term work pipeline and progression potential
• Supportive management team and stable environment

If you're an experienced Contracts Manager or a Project Manager looking for your next challenge, apply today for immediate consideration.

Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more details