Contracts Manager - Residential Groundworks

Enable Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Enable Group is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee projects in Southwest Wiltshire and East Somerset. This permanent role involves managing multiple residential groundworks projects, ensuring they are completed safely and within budget.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a thorough understanding of groundworks, including foundations and drainage. CSCS Card required; driving success in quality control and client relationships are essential aspects of this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Contracts Manager within residential groundworks.
• Strong understanding of groundworks packages including roads, drainage, and foundations.
• Solid knowledge of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver multiple residential groundworks projects.
• Oversee site teams to ensure works are carried out in line with specifications.
• Manage budgets and financial performance of projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Commercial awareness

Health and safety compliance

Education

Relevant construction or civil engineering qualification

Job description

Job Title: Contracts Manager

Location: Southwest Wiltshire / East Somerset
Sector: Residential Groundworks
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £65,000 – £80,000 per annum

Role Overview

A residential groundworks contractor operating across Southwest Wiltshire and East Somerset is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery of multiple housing and groundworks schemes. This is a permanent role offering long‑term stability within a growing business, with responsibility for managing projects from award through to completion.

The Contracts Manager will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget while maintaining strong relationships with clients, site teams and the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the management and delivery of multiple residential groundworks projects across the region. Overseeing site teams including site managers, engineers and subcontractors to ensure works are carried out in line with programme, specifications and contractual requirements.

Managing project planning, sequencing and resourcing to ensure efficient and timely delivery of works. Monitoring progress across all sites, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions where required.

Ensuring all works are delivered to the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and quality compliance. Reviewing and approving risk assessments, method statements and construction methodologies.

Working closely with commercial teams to manage budgets, variations, final accounts and overall financial performance of projects. Ensuring strong cost control and commercial awareness throughout the project lifecycle.

Liaising with clients, developers, consultants and local authorities to maintain positive working relationships and resolve any technical or delivery issues.

Chairing regular progress meetings, producing reports and providing clear updates to senior management on programme, costs and performance.

Contributing to continuous improvement within the business by supporting best practices, operational efficiencies and team development.

Required Experience

Proven experience working as a Contracts Manager within residential groundworks. Strong understanding of groundworks packages including roads, drainage, foundations and external works on housing developments.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong leadership and communication skills with experience managing site teams and subcontractors.

Solid knowledge of health and safety requirements within residential and civil engineering environments. Commercially aware with experience managing costs and programmes.

Qualifications

Relevant construction or civil engineering qualification preferred.
CSCS Card required.
SMSTS or equivalent desirable.

Contact

Charlie Boucher
07901 258251
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