Surfacing Contracts Manager

Carrington West; Devizes; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave allowance

Performance bonus

Enhanced parental leave

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Birthday bonus

Referral rewards

Team social events

Training and progression

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Surfacing Contracts Manager to take ownership of multiple asphalt surfacing contracts across highways and infrastructure in Wiltshire, offering a strong salary and clear career progression.

You will manage projects from planning through delivery, coordinate labour, materials and subcontractors, monitor budgets and drive profitability while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience managing asphalt surfacing contracts within highways or infrastructure.
• A relevant construction management qualification.
• A CSCS card is held or eligible.
• Strong commercial awareness with budget control and contract negotiation.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and teams.
• Solid understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Leadership to motivate and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple asphalt surfacing contracts from planning through to completion.
• Coordinate labour, materials, plant and subcontractors for delivery.
• Develop forward programmes to maintain productivity and resources.
• Act as primary client contact and manage relationships.
• Monitor budgets, control costs and improve profitability.
• Work with Quantity Surveyors to maximise returns and minimise risks.
• Prepare material forecasts and allocate resources.
• Lead health, safety, environmental and quality compliance.
• Mentor and develop operational teams.
• Conduct site audits and ensure contractual/regulatory compliance.

Skills

Contract management

Budget management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Health & safety

Project coordination

Contract negotiation

Cost control

Communication

Education

Construction management qualification

Job description

Surfacing Contracts Manager - Highways & Infrastructure

Location: Wiltshire

Salary: £55,000 - £62,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Are you an experienced Surfacing Contracts Manager looking to take ownership of multiple surfacing projects while benefiting from an excellent salary, performance bonuses and genuine career progression opportunities? My client is a leading UK surfacing contractor looking for a driven and commercially aware Contracts Manager to join their expanding team in Wiltshire. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of highways and infrastructure surfacing schemes, working within a supportive business that invests in its people.

The Opportunity

My client is an established and highly respected surfacing contractor delivering asphalt surfacing and infrastructure projects across the UK. With a strong reputation for quality, safety and continuous improvement, the business has experienced significant growth and continues to invest in its workforce and operations.

As a Surfacing Contracts Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple asphalt surfacing contracts, ensuring projects are completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

You will have the autonomy to manage your projects, build strong client relationships and lead operational teams while working closely with commercial colleagues to maximise project performance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing multiple asphalt surfacing contracts from initial planning through to successful completion.
• Coordinating labour, materials, plant and subcontractors to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Developing forward programmes of work to maintain productivity and optimise resources.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and resolving contractual matters.
• Monitoring project budgets, controlling costs and identifying opportunities to improve profitability.
• Working closely with Quantity Surveyors to maximise commercial returns and minimise contractual risks.
• Preparing material forecasts and managing resource requirements across projects.
• Leading health, safety, environmental and quality compliance, including risk assessments, method statements and site inspections.
• Managing, mentoring and developing operational teams to maintain high standards of performance.
• Conducting site audits and ensuring projects meet contractual, regulatory and company requirements.

What You'll Need

• Proven experience managing asphalt surfacing contracts within highways, infrastructure or a similar contracting environment.
• A relevant construction management qualification.
• A valid CSCS card.
• Strong commercial awareness, including budget management, cost control and contract negotiation.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects, operational teams and subcontractors.
• A thorough understanding of construction health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• A proactive, organised approach to project delivery and problem-solving.

Salary & Benefits

£55,000 - £62,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

• Up to 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase or sell additional leave.
• Performance-related bonus opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Life assurance and employee savings scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing wellbeing support.
• Cycle to work scheme and employee discount portal.
• Birthday bonus and employee referral rewards.
• Company social events and volunteering opportunities.
• Ongoing professional training, development and career progression.

Location & Career Development

Location: Wiltshire

Working Pattern: Full-time, permanent

You will be managing surfacing projects within an established operational structure, with opportunities to develop your leadership and commercial management skills.

With continued business growth and investment in its people, this is an excellent opportunity to progress your career within a leading UK surfacing contractor.