Project / Contracts Manager

E3 Recruitment; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned contractor firm based in the UK is seeking an experienced Projects / Contracts Manager for a fully remote role. This position entails managing exciting high-value projects in the sports sector, from planning to completion. Candidates should have a solid background in project or contract management and the ability to oversee multiple contracts efficiently. This opportunity offers a competitive salary of £55,000 - £80,000, bonuses, and the potential for long-term career progression.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Company vehicle or car allowance

Christmas bonus potential

Meal allowance when working away

Travel, mileage, and accommodation covered

Loyalty holiday bonus

Fully remote working

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Projects Manager or Contracts Manager in groundworks or civils.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to track costs and efficiencies.
• Basic understanding of laser, GPS or total station equipment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from planning and site setup to final handover.
• Oversee site teams, labour, subcontractors, and material logistics.
• Run projects on-site ensuring quality and safety.
• Monitor costs, budgets, and efficiencies across contracts.
• Coordinate labour, plant, and materials to meet project requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Commercial Awareness

Ability to Work Independently

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Laser-guided positioning systems

GPS equipment

Total Station

Job description

Exciting NEW role working on prestigious, multimillion pound sports projects, fully remote, this is a standout opportunity for an experienced Project Contract Manager to join a market‑leading specialist contractor. Delivering complex, high‑value projects across diverse sectors, the role offers exceptional earning potential, long‑term security and the freedom to operate with real authority within a booming sector.

As the Projects / Contracts Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing projects from inception through to completion, taking full responsibility for site operations, teams, budgets and client relationships. Projects span Premier League sports pitches, schools, universities, golf courses, cricket grounds and other specialist environments, offering genuine variety and technical challenge. Previous sports turf experience is an advantage, however it is not essential as full training will be provided.

What's in it for you as a Projects / Contracts Manager:

• £55,000 - £80,000 salary (DOE)
• Bonus scheme
• Company vehicle or car allowance (van or pickup available)
• Overtime paid (1.25x after 47 hours Mon‑Fri | Double time weekends & Bank Holidays)
• £700+ Christmas bonus potential (based on Bank Holidays worked)
• £50 per day meal allowance when working away
• All travel, mileage and accommodation fully covered
• Loyalty holiday bonus (1 extra day per year after 3 years, up to 5 days)
• Fully remote working
• Long‑term career progression within a stable, and growing business

Main Responsibilities of the Projects / Contracts Manager:

• Managing projects end‑to‑end from planning and site setup to final handover
• Overseeing site teams, labour, subcontractors and material logistics
• Running projects on‑site when required, ensuring quality, safety and programme delivery
• Monitoring costs, budgets and efficiencies across multiple contracts
• Coordinating labour, plant and materials to meet programme requirements
• Using and overseeing modern technology including laser‑guided and satellite‑based positioning systems
• Managing client and stakeholder relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business

Requirements for the Projects / Contracts Manager:

• Proven experience as a Projects Manager or Contracts Manager within groundworks, civils or specialist installations
• Commercial awareness with experience tracking costs and efficiencies
• Basic understanding of laser, GPS or total station equipment (advantageous)
• Ability to work independently with full ownership of projects

To become a Projects / Contracts Manager, I would love to receive CVs from Project Managers, Contracts Managers, Construction Managers, Site Managers and Senior Site Supervisors with a background in groundworks or civil engineering.

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