Senior Contracts Manager

ZipRecruiter; Swindon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist contractor in Swindon is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of groundwork and civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate will manage site teams, ensure project compliance, and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to operational excellence. A competitive salary and benefits package, including a company vehicle or car allowance, is offered.

Benefits

Company vehicle or car allowance

Pension

Opportunities for further development

Qualifications

• Solid experience in groundworks or civil engineering sector is required.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness essential.
• SMSTS, CSCS (Black Card) certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple groundwork and infrastructure projects.
• Support and mentor site teams for efficient delivery.
• Ensure compliance to health and safety standards.
• Build relationships with clients, subcontractors, and consultants.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Health & safety compliance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Description

Senior Contracts Manager

Swindon, Wiltshire

£70,000 - £80,000/annum

Salary: Competitive + Company Car/Allowance + Benefits

Hours: Full-time, Permanent

Our client, a specialist contractor have been delivering groundworks and civil engineering services for over 40 years.

As the business continues to grow, they're looking for an experienced and hands-on Senior Contracts Manager to join our operational team and help shape the future of our projects across M4/M5 corridor.

The Role

As a Senior Contracts Manager, you’ll take the lead on a portfolio of live sites – managing teams, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the standards our clients and our teams expect. You’ll play a key part in day-to-day operations and longer-term planning, bringing your experience and leadership to support site teams and guide projects from pre-start through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple groundwork and infrastructure projects across residential sites
• Support, guide, and mentor site teams to deliver work safely and efficiently
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors
• Work closely with the commercial teams to ensure delivery against programme and budget
• Take responsibility for quality, compliance, and health & safety on all sites under your control
• Contribute to pre-start meetings, tender reviews, resource planning, and monthly reporting

What We’re Looking For

• Solid experience in a similar role within the groundworks or civil engineering sector
• A practical, down-to-earth approach with the ability to get the best from people
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• SMSTS, CSCS (Black Card)
• A full UK driving licence

What We Offer

• A secure, well-established company with a strong order book
• A supportive and approachable leadership team
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Pension
• Opportunities for further development within the business