Contracts Manager - Groundworks

Upfront Recruitment; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple groundworks projects across Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. The successful candidate will manage teams, budgets, and client expectations while ensuring safety and quality across sites. The role offers a competitive salary of £65,000 to £100,000, a company van, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Company van

Fuel card

Long-term work pipeline

Progression potential

Qualifications

• Proven experience within groundworks.
• Excellent understanding of all aspects of groundworks.
• 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.
• Conduct regular site visits and progress meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

Contracts Manager - Groundworks

Location: Offices around Northamptonshire and Leicestershire (travel to sites as required).

Salary: £65,000 to £100,000 (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 Groundworks professional to join a successful and growing civil engineering business. You’ll oversee multiple sites, enjoy autonomy, a supportive team, and strong job security within a company that’s expanding.

About the Company

This established groundworks specialist operates from offices based around Northamptonshire and Leicestershire, running 6 to 7 active sites at any one time. 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

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

Package

• Salary up to £100,000 (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 in Groundworks looking for your next challenge, apply today for immediate consideration.

Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more details.