Senior Contracts Manager

Nicholas Associates; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential groundworks contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee 4-6 projects at a time. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in residential groundworks and experience managing large-scale projects. You will coordinate various stakeholders to ensure efficient project delivery, maintain budgets, oversee safety standards, and lead site teams. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package in a growing company with a positive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Company vehicle or allowance

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager.
• Knowledge of residential groundworks including foundations, roads, drainage, and infrastructure.
• Excellent project and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver multiple residential groundwork projects.
• Coordinate with site managers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and health & safety standards.

Skills

Project management

People management

Leadership

Communication

Commercial acumen

Job description

Nicholas Associates are partnered with a residential groundworks contractor who are in a period of strategic growth. As a business, they deliver civil engineering, groundworks, infrastructure services to new build projects with top 10 house builders, including Bellway Homes, Vistry Group, Barratt Homes, David Wilson Homes.

The company is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager from a residential groundworks background who will cover 4 - 6 projects at a time. As a Senior Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the company's largest and most high-value projects (Extensive experience managing large-scale projects is essential for this role)

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
• Bonus scheme

If you’re passionate about making a tangible impact in the construction industry, please contact John Ashcroft on (phone number removed) for more information.

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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