Contracts Manager - Groundworks

I'm partnering with a respected, self-delivering civil engineering and infrastructure contractor that forms part of a well-established, multi-disciplinary construction group. With a strong presence across the North of England, the business is recognised for delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions spanning highways, groundworks, public realm, and utilities.

Following continued growth across their Infrastructure division supported by long-term client relationships and a strong pipeline of work they are now looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to take responsibility for a varied portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Typical schemes include:

Section 278 / Section 38 highway works
Roads, drainage and associated infrastructure for residential and commercial developments
Groundworks and enabling packages
Public realm, streetscape, and hard landscaping improvements
Utilities installation, ducting, and drainage works across both urban and rural environments
Infrastructure delivery within multi-disciplinary frameworks

The Role
As Contracts Manager, you will take full operational ownership of several live civil engineering projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You will work closely with site teams, commercial colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:

Leading the delivery of multiple infrastructure and civil engineering projects across the North
Managing Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, and subcontract partners
Ensuring strict compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, and commercial teams
Managing programme, cost control, forecasting, resource planning, and NEC-based contract administration
Chairing and attending progress meetings while proactively mitigating project risks
Contributing to tender input, work winning, value engineering and planning
Supporting business development by identifying future opportunities and nurturing key client accounts

About You

Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager within civil engineering or infrastructure
Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial management principles
Demonstrable background in delivering highways, infrastructure, utilities, or public realm schemes
Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously while effectively managing site teams
Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills
Comfortable contributing to business development activity and early-stage project discussions
Relevant qualifications - HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred

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