Lead Contracts Manager – Residential Groundworks Projects

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

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