Contracts Manager

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Groundworks Contracts Manager to join a fast-growing Groundworks & Civils company based in the North East.

Your role will entail as follows:

• Plan, organize, and manage ground works projects from start to finish, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Review and negotiate contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Monitor project costs, including labour, materials, and equipment, to ensure profitability and cost-effectiveness.
• Allocate resources, including labour, equipment, and materials, to projects, ensuring optimal utilization and efficiency.
• Implement quality control measures to ensure that all ground works meet the required standards and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations on all projects, conducting regular site inspections and promoting a safe working environment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their satisfaction and addressing any concerns or issues that may arise.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the ground works team, including subcontractors and site staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including progress reports, financial reports, and project files.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess as follows:

• Minimum 5 years' experience as Contracts Manager within the Residential Groundworks sector.
• Must be able to manage 3-5 projects at any one time
• In-depth knowledge of all aspects of Groundworks and Civils and the relevant legislative requirements, including health and safety.
• Management skills and ability to drive your team to deliver safely, on-time and on budget.
• The ability to use your initiative and be proactive
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations and the ability to enforce compliance on construction sites.
• Proficient in cost control and budget management.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Our client can offer a competitive salary, stability, progression and development opportunities, supported by a strong senior management team. Please call John Ashcroft at Nicholas Associates for more information on