Contracts Manager in Leicester, Leicestershire

Energy Jobline CVL; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Leicester is seeking a skilled Contracts Manager to oversee multiple residential groundwork projects. The role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, managing budgets, and ensuring health and safety standards are met. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills alongside a proactive attitude. This position offers a competitive salary, vehicle allowance, and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company vehicle or allowance

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager.
• Knowledge of all aspects of residential groundworks.
• Excellent project and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver multiple residential groundwork projects.
• Coordinate with site managers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and health & safety standards.

Skills

Contracts Management

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Cost Control

Job description

About the Company

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Nicholas Associates are partnered with a groundworks and civil engineering contractor who are one of the most highly regarded companies in their field. Due to growth and securing new work they are looking for a Contracts Manager. The company has a high staff retention rate and employee progression programmes, as a business, they work alongside construction companies and deliver civil engineering, groundworks, infrastructure services to new build projects with top 10 house builders.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver multiple residential groundwork projects, from pre-start to handover
• Coordinate with site managers, clients, and subcontractors to ensure efficient delivery
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and health & safety standards
• Lead site teams with a focus on quality, safety, and performance
• Solve problems on-site and maintain excellent client relationships
• Report progress to senior management and contribute to continuous improvement

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager
• Knowledge of all aspects of residential groundworks including foundations, roads, drainage, and infrastructure
• Excellent project and people management skills
• Commercially astute with good contract and cost control knowledge
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• A proactive, can‑do attitude and a team‑first approach

Why Join?

• Be part of a growing company with exciting long‑term plans, strong pipeline of work in 2026
• Enjoy a genuine team culture where your voice is heard and valued
• Receive a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus scheme, and more
• Work with a leadership team that invests in people and supports your development
• Deliver meaningful projects that shape communities

If you’re passionate about making a tangible impact in the construction industry, please contact John Ashcroft on (phone number removed) for more information.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. As a Confident Employer and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we’re happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies.

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