Contracts Manager – Groundworks & Civil Engineering
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