Contracts Manager - Groundworks & Civil Engineering

Right Contract Services; Essex; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Contract Services in Essex seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to lead groundworks and civil engineering projects. You will oversee site teams, subcontractors, and the commercial delivery to meet safety, quality, and program targets.

The role requires a strong background in construction management, robust contractual knowledge, and a track record of managing multiple projects from inception to completion in a safe, within-budget manner.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in construction, with strong groundworks and civils knowledge.
• Proven experience managing construction projects and site teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract management skills.
• CSCS/CCD0 Black card, SMSTS and First Aid at Work.
• Relevant construction qualification (BTEC/HNC/HND/Degree).

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Oversee site teams, subcontractors and project performance.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, programmes and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Manage procurement, resources and subcontractor packages.
• Price variations and monitor commercial performance.
• Build and maintain strong client and subcontractor relationships.
• Conduct regular site visits and progress reviews.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget control

Client relationship

Communication

Education

BTEC/HNC/HND/Degree

CSCS/CCD0 Black card

SMSTS qualification

First Aid at Work

Job description

Contracts Manager - Groundworks & Civil Engineering

Location: Essex

Salary: 50K

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We are recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager to join an established construction company specialising in groundworks and civil engineering.

The successful candidate will oversee the operational and commercial delivery of multiple projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Oversee site teams, subcontractors and project performance.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, programmes and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Manage procurement, resources and subcontractor packages.
• Price variations and monitor commercial performance.
• Build and maintain strong client and subcontractor relationships.
• Conduct regular site visits and progress reviews.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years' experience in construction, with strong groundworks and civils knowledge.
• Proven experience managing construction projects and site teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract management skills.
• Black CSCS or CCDO card.
• SMSTS and First Aid at Work.
• Relevant construction qualification (BTEC/HNC/HND/Degree).
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.