Contracts Manager - Groundworks & Civil Engineering

Henley Chase; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henley Chase is seeking a Contracts Manager for groundworks and civil engineering across the North West. The role oversees 10-11 two-man site teams and manages packages for national housebuilders, ensuring safe, on-time delivery and high-quality standards.

You will lead teams, liaise with clients and commercial teams, and drive performance while complying with health and safety requirements. Immediate start available and long-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Contracts Manager within groundworks and civil engineering.
• Strong residential groundworks experience working for housebuilders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong planning, organisational and communication abilities.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee approximately 10-11 two-man site teams operating across multiple live projects.
• Manage groundworks and civil engineering packages for national and regional housebuilders.
• Plan, programme and coordinate works to ensure projects are delivered on time.
• Lead and motivate site teams, ensuring productivity and quality standards are maintained.
• Carry out regular site visits across Lancashire and the wider North West.
• Liaise with clients, site managers and commercial teams.
• Ensure all works comply with health and safety legislation.
• Monitor labour, plant and materials to maximise efficiency.
• Resolve operational issues and provide technical support where required.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Planning & organising

Communication

Health & safety compliance

Full UK driving license

Job description

Contracts Manager

Location: Lancashire / North West
Salary: Competitive + Package (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate

Contracts Manager - Groundworks & Civil Engineering
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a well-established groundworks and civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure packages for leading housebuilders across the North West.
Due to continued growth, the business is looking to appoint a third Contracts Manager to oversee a number of established site teams and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard.
This is a hands‑on management role suited to someone with a strong background in residential groundworks who enjoys leading teams, maintaining client relationships, and driving operational performance.

The Role

• Oversee approximately 10-11 two-man site teams operating across multiple live projects.
• Manage groundworks and civil engineering packages for national and regional housebuilders.
• Plan, programme and coordinate works to ensure projects are delivered on time.
• Lead and motivate site teams, ensuring productivity and quality standards are maintained.
• Carry out regular site visits across Lancashire and the wider North West.
• Liaise with clients, site managers and commercial teams.
• Ensure all works comply with health and safety legislation.
• Monitor labour, plant and materials to maximise efficiency.
• Resolve operational issues and provide technical support where required.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Contracts Manager within groundworks and civil engineering.
• Strong residential groundworks experience working for housebuilders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong planning, organisational and communication abilities.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Immediate start available.
• Long-term permanent opportunity.
• Work with an established contractor delivering a strong pipeline of residential infrastructure projects.
• Predominantly North West-based projects, with the majority located across Lancashire.
• Supportive management team with excellent opportunities for career progression