Senior Contracts Manager – Residential Groundworks

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

Job summary

A growing construction firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong background in residential groundworks. The role involves overseeing multiple projects, ensuring budget and schedule compliance, and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in contracts management and excellent leadership skills. The company offers a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, and a supportive team culture focused on quality and safety.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Company vehicle or allowance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing large-scale projects is essential.
• Knowledge of foundations, roads, drainage, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple residential groundwork projects from pre-start to handover.
• Coordinate with site managers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and health & safety standards.
• Lead site teams focusing on quality, safety, and performance.
• Solve problems on-site and maintain client relationships.
• Report progress to senior management.

Skills

Proven experience as a Contracts Manager

Knowledge of residential groundworks

Excellent project and people management skills

Commercially astute

Strong leadership and communication skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

A growing construction firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong background in residential groundworks. The role involves overseeing multiple projects, ensuring budget and schedule compliance, and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in contracts management and excellent leadership skills. The company offers a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, and a supportive team culture focused on quality and safety.