Senior Contracts Manager - Civil Groundworks Lead

Building Careers UK; Chester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or car allowance

Competitive salary package

Autonomy and influential role

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Building Careers UK is recruiting an experienced Contracts Manager for a major civil engineering and groundworks contractor. You will influence how contracts are run, lead multi-project delivery, and work with Site Managers, Engineers and the delivery team to keep programmes on track.

You’ll be responsible for resources, costs, health and safety, and commercial performance while developing people and fostering a collaborative culture across projects.

Qualifications

• Solid background in groundworks or civil engineering.
• Proven experience managing contracts at senior level.
• Experience taking responsibility for multiple projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing several live projects and ensuring they are progressing against programme
• Working closely with Site Managers and operational teams to coordinate delivery
• Managing resources, labour, plant and subcontractors effectively
• Monitoring project performance and addressing any problems before they become bigger issues
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients and other key stakeholders
• Keeping a close eye on commercial performance, costs and variations
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely and to the required quality standards
• Supporting and developing Site Managers and other members of the delivery team
• Providing clear communication between the site teams and senior management

Skills

Leadership

People management

Contract management

Communication

Civil engineering knowledge

Job description

Building Careers UK is recruiting an experienced Contracts Manager for a major civil engineering and groundworks contractor. You will influence how contracts are run, lead multi-project delivery, and work with Site Managers, Engineers and the delivery team to keep programmes on track.

You’ll be responsible for resources, costs, health and safety, and commercial performance while developing people and fostering a collaborative culture across projects.