Contract Manager jobs in United Kingdom

• Job Reference: JN -072024-60588_1753781501

Are you an experienced Contracts Manager with a background in residential groundworks? Looking for more than just another job?

Join a leading civil engineering and groundworks contractor, delivering infrastructure and groundwork packages for major residential developers across the South West.

Our client has a strong pipeline of residential projects and a reputation for quality, they are expanding the operations team and looking for a proactive, hands-on Contracts Manager to oversee multiple sites and ensure smooth delivery from start to finish.

The company pride themselves on a positive, supportive culture where collaboration, respect, and high standards drive success. If you're someone who takes ownership, leads by example, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, this could be the role for you!

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Manage and deliver multiple residential groundwork projects, from pre-start to handover

· Coordinate with site managers, clients, and subcontractors to ensure efficient delivery

· Oversee budgets, schedules, and health & safety standards

· Lead site teams with a focus on quality, safety, and performance

· Solve problems on-site and maintain excellent client relationships

· Report progress to senior management and contribute to continuous improvement

What You'll Bring:

· Proven experience as a Contracts Manager

· Knowledge of all aspects of residential groundworks including foundations, roads, drainage, and infrastructure

· Excellent project and people management skills

· Commercially astute with good contract and cost control knowledge

· Strong leadership and communication skills

· A proactive, can-do attitude and a team-first approach

· Full UK driving licence

Why Join?

· Be part of a growing company with exciting long-term plans

· Enjoy a genuine team culture where your voice is heard and valued

· Receive a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus scheme, and more

· Work with a leadership team that invests in people and supports your development

· Deliver meaningful projects that shape communities

If you're passionate about making a tangible impact in the construction industry , please contact John Ashcroft on 07867450022 for more information.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

For more information on this vacancy please contact uson 07867450022.