Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor (Civils, Demolition & Haulage)

Location: Oldham (North West)
Salary: Competitive + Package (DOE)
Type: Permanent (Remote working)

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing and well-established business operating across civils, demolition and haulage.

Following the departure of a key senior figure, the business is now looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor to play a pivotal role in both operational delivery and commercial growth.

This is a unique position offering autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to build and shape your own department within a forward-thinking business.

The Role

This is a hybrid position combining contracts management, commercial oversight, and business development responsibilities.

Key duties will include:

* Managing multiple civils and demolition projects from pre-construction through to completion

* Overseeing contractual and commercial performance across projects

* Preparing, reviewing and managing estimates, tenders, and pricing submissions

* Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and new clients

* Identifying and securing new business opportunities

* Managing variations, valuations, and final accounts

* Supporting operational teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, safely, and within budget

* Taking ownership of the commercial function with scope to develop systems and processes

What We’re Looking For

* Proven experience in a Contracts Manager or Quantity Surveyor role within:

* Civil Engineering

* Demolition

* Groundworks / Infrastructure

* Strong commercial awareness with experience in:

* Estimating / tendering

* Cost control and reporting

* Client-facing work

* Ability to win work as well as deliver it

* Self-sufficient and capable of “hitting the ground running”

* Comfortable working in a standalone or leadership capacity

* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

* Full UK Driving Licence

Why Join?

* Genuine opportunity to step into a senior, influential position

* Freedom to build and shape your own department

* Direct access to decision-makers within the business

* A varied role combining commercial, operational and client-facing responsibilities

* Long-term progression as the business continues to grow

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role would suit someone currently operating as a:

* Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for more autonomy

* Contracts Manager wanting greater commercial involvement

* Commercially minded individual ready to step into a business-critical leadership role