Contracts Manager Groundworks & Civils

RTL Group Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction company is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee civils and groundworks projects across the South East, primarily near the M25 and Home Counties. The successful candidate will manage site teams and ensure timely and budget-friendly project delivery. Strong qualifications in project management and health & safety are essential. This role offers competitive freelance or permanent packages along with long-term opportunities for the right candidate.

Benefits

Competitive packages

Immediate start

Long-term work opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within civils and groundworks.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery, commercial control, and health & safety.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing multiple civils and groundworks projects from pre-start through to completion.
• Managing site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
• Monitoring health & safety, quality, and programme performance.
• Liaising with clients, engineers, and internal teams.

Skills

Contracts management

Project delivery

Health & safety knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Job description

Contracts Manager - Civils & Groundworks

Location: South East (M25 & Home Counties)

Head Office: Northamptonshire

Start: Immediate

Employment Type: Freelance or Permanent (packages available)

We are currently seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of civils and groundworks contracts across the South East, with projects primarily located around the M25 and Home Counties.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with a strong pipeline of work. The successful candidate must be available to start immediately.

The Role

• Overseeing multiple civils and groundworks projects from pre-start through to completion
• Managing site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard
• Monitoring health & safety, quality, and programme performance
• Liaising with clients, engineers, and internal teams
• Working from head office in Northamptonshire when not required on site

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within civils and groundworks
• Strong knowledge of project delivery, commercial control, and health & safety
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Full UK driving licence

Package

• Competitive freelance or permanent packages available (DOE)
• Immediate start
• Long-term work for the right candidate

If you are a Contracts Manager looking for your next opportunity and are able to work across the South East while being based from our Northamptonshire head office, we would like to hear from you