Contracts Manager / Senior Contracts Manager

Nicholas Associates Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or allowance

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple residential groundwork projects from pre-start to handover. The role requires strong leadership, excellent client liaison, and a proactive approach to delivery.

You will coordinate with site managers and subcontractors, manage budgets, schedules and health & safety standards, resolve on-site issues, maintain client relationships, and report progress to senior management while striving for

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager.
• Knowledge of residential groundworks incl foundations, roads, drainage.
• Excellent project and people management skills.
• Commercially astute with contract and cost control knowledge.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proactive, can-do attitude and a team-first approach.

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

Skills

Contract management

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Budget control

Job description

Contracts Manager / Senior Contracts Manager

• Job Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
• Job Type: Permanent
• Posted on: 28th Sep 2026
• Job Reference: JN -072024-60588_1790595679

The company is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager from a residential groundworks background who will cover 4 - 6 projects at a time.

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
• Work with a leadership team that invests in people and supports your development
• Work with a company that focuses on quality, safety, reputation

What's on offer?

• Receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package
• Company vehicle or allowance

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 age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability 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.

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