Contracts Manager - Remediation & Earthworks

Upfront Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading remediation contractor in Leeds seeks a Contracts Manager to oversee complex remediation projects across Yorkshire and the Northwest. You will manage project teams and subcontractors, ensuring delivery to the highest standards. The ideal candidate has a strong project management background in remediation or earthworks, along with exceptional communication and leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary up to £70,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and package

Long-term career progression and development

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Contracts or Project Manager within remediation, earthworks, or civil engineering/groundworks.
• Strong commercial awareness and project coordination experience.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical, commercial, and operational delivery of multiple projects.
• Manage project teams, subcontractors, and client relationships.

Skills

Project Manager experience in remediation or earthworks

Strong commercial awareness

Exceptional communication skills

Leadership skills

Job description

Contracts Manager - Remediation & Earthworks | Leeds | Up to £70,000 (DOE) + Package and Benefits

Location: Leeds, covering Yorkshire and the Northwest

Salary: Up to £70,000 + Package

Full-time, Permanent

Join a leading remediation and earthworks contractor delivering sustainable, complex brownfield regeneration projects across Yorkshire and the Northwest. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Contracts Manager to take ownership of multiple technically challenging schemes while driving operational excellence and client satisfaction.

The Role

You’ll oversee the technical, commercial, and operational delivery of multiple remediation and earthworks projects. Working from the Leeds office, you manage project teams, subcontractors, and client relationships to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard.

Requirements

• Proven track record as a Contracts or Project Manager within remediation, earthworks, or civil engineering / groundworks
• Strong commercial awareness and project coordination experience
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills
• Full UK driving licence

Why Apply?

• Join a forward-thinking contractor at the forefront of sustainable land remediation
• Play a leading role in transforming contaminated and brownfield sites across the region
• Competitive salary and package
• Opportunity for long-term career progression and development

If you're ready to take your career forward with a company delivering industry-leading remediation projects, apply now or contact Up Front Recruitment in confidence for more information.