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Contracts Manager – Groundworks & Civil Engineering

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Contracts Manager

Location: Lancashire / North West
Salary: Competitive + Package (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate

Contracts Manager – Groundworks & Civil Engineering

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a well-established groundworks and civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure packages for leading housebuilders across the North West.

Due to continued growth, the business is looking to appoint a third Contracts Manager to oversee a number of established site teams and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard.

This is a hands-on management role suited to someone with a strong background in residential groundworks who enjoys leading teams, maintaining client relationships, and driving operational performance.

The Role

  * Oversee approximately 10–11 two-man site teams operating across multiple live projects.

  * Manage groundworks and civil engineering packages for national and regional housebuilders.

  * Plan, programme and coordinate works to ensure projects are delivered on time.

  * Lead and motivate site teams, ensuring productivity and quality standards are maintained.

  * Carry out regular site visits across Lancashire and the wider North West.

  * Liaise with clients, site managers and commercial teams.

  * Ensure all works comply with health and safety legislation.

  * Monitor labour, plant and materials to maximise efficiency.

  * Resolve operational issues and provide technical support where required.

Requirements

  * Previous experience as a Contracts Manager within groundworks and civil engineering.

  * Strong residential groundworks experience working for housebuilders.

  * Proven ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously.

  * Excellent leadership and team management skills.

  * Strong planning, organisational and communication abilities.

  * Good understanding of health and safety requirements.

  * Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

  * Immediate start available.

  * Long-term permanent opportunity.

  * Work with an established contractor delivering a strong pipeline of residential infrastructure projects.

  * Predominantly North West-based projects, with the majority located across Lancashire.

  * Supportive management team with excellent opportunities for career progression

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