Senior Contracts Manager for Groundworks & Civils

Frontline Construction Recruitment; Essex; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontline Construction Recruitment is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to lead Groundworks & Civils projects in Essex. You will oversee all stages from pre-construction to completion, ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable delivery across multiple schemes.

Key duties include programme, cost, quality, H&S and client satisfaction management; coordinating site teams, subcontractors and suppliers; monitoring budgets and variations; and upholding high H&S and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' construction experience, ideally within Groundworks & Civils.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, H&S legislation and industry best practice.
• Experience managing multiple projects and teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Black CSCS or CCDO
• SMSTS
• First Aid at Work
• A relevant degree/qualification in Building Studies or QS-related field including industrial placement.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects across programme, cost, quality, health & safety and client satisfaction.
• Plan, programme and monitor projects from commencement to completion.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Monitor project costs, variations, budgets and commercial performance.
• Attend tender handovers and pre-start meetings.
• Manage procurement and material reconciliation.
• Monitor and maintain high H&S and environmental standards.
• Build strong relationships with clients and subcontractors.
• Identify and manage project risks and resolve issues effectively.
• Provide regular progress and commercial reports to senior management.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Communication

Problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Education

BTEC in Building Studies or Building Management

HNC/HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Frontline Construction Recruitment is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to lead Groundworks & Civils projects in Essex. You will oversee all stages from pre-construction to completion, ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable delivery across multiple schemes.

Key duties include programme, cost, quality, H&S and client satisfaction management; coordinating site teams, subcontractors and suppliers; monitoring budgets and variations; and upholding high H&S and environmental standards.