Project / Contracts Manager

E3recruitment; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is looking for a Project Contract Manager to oversee high-value sports projects. The role involves full project responsibility, ensuring quality and client satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have project management experience in groundworks or civil engineering, and the position is fully remote, offering a salary between £55,000 and £80,000, along with additional benefits like bonuses and meal allowances.

Benefits

Company vehicle or car allowance

Overtime paid (1.25x after 47 hours)

Loyalty holiday bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Projects Manager or Contracts Manager within groundworks, civils or specialist installations.
• Ability to work independently with full ownership of projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects end-to‑end from planning and site setup to final handover.
• Overseeing site teams, labour, subcontractors and material logistics.
• Monitoring costs, budgets and efficiencies across multiple contracts.

Skills

Project management

Commercial awareness

Understanding of GPS or total station equipment

Job description

Overview

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.

Role Summary

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.

Benefits and Compensation

• £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

• 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

• 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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