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Contracts Manager

Job Posted: 23 days ago

Salary: £ 65,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: M28, Walkden, City and Borough of Salford

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

Contracts Manager

Our client, a well-established and reputable civils contractor, is looking for a highly experienced, site-based Contracts Manager to take full control of groundworks and civil engineering projects.

This is a hands-on delivery role, not office-based, focused on ensuring projects are properly planned, resourced, and delivered on time and profitably.

Key Responsibilities

  * Site Leadership: Be present on site, manage Site Managers, and ensure labour and teams are performing daily

  * Programme Control: Own and manage project programmes, including 6-week lookaheads and milestone delivery

  * Resource Management: Control labour, plant, and materials to avoid delays and inefficiencies

  * Commercial Oversight: Work closely with QS, manage variations, issue contract notices (NEC/JCT), and protect margins

  * Reporting: Provide weekly updates on progress, costs, risks, and performance

  * HSQE Compliance: Ensure safety, quality, and systems are followed on site

Additional Duties

  * Chair meetings and liaise with clients and directors

  * Support pre-construction and estimating

  * Recruit, mentor, and develop site teams

Requirements

  * 15+ years in groundworks/civil engineering

  * Strong NEC/JCT knowledge

  * Proven delivery of multiple projects end-to-end

  * Strong organisational and programme management skills

Key Traits

  * Delivery-focused and proactive

  * Strong on-site presence and leadership

  * Commercially aware and detail-oriented

  * Confident and willing to challenge

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