Contract Manager

Northampton Business Directory; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee project delivery in the groundworks sector. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in contracts management, particularly in housing. Responsibilities include ensuring projects are completed safely and on budget, managing site staff, and liaising with clients. A strong background in civil engineering and excellent leadership skills are essential for success in this role. Attractive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Bonus

Healthcare benefits

Opportunity with a recognised contractor

Qualifications

• Experience in a Contracts Manager position in the housing sector.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Building related competency / Project Management Certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and budgeted project delivery.
• Monitor site management and compliance.
• Liaise with clients and develop relationships.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational abilities

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Self-motivated

Education

General education equivalent to 5+ GCSE’s grades A‑C or 5‑9

HNC or Degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

Contracts Manager Northern Home Counties/Northampton Groundworks

The Client

• This family run business has been in operation for almost 30 years, predominately in the residential groundworks sector. They have grown as a business to circa £450m and have satellite offices across the UK. They have a strong reputation with leading House Builders and continue to grow year year.

The role

• Ensure projects are being delivered safely, within budget and to agreed standards. Ensuring all plant, labour, and material on sites under your control is properly organised and managed. Support the board in developing new clients and maintaining service to existing clients, securing the long-term future of the company.
• Arrange adequate resources for project delivery, safety and standards of work.
• Monitor Safety, liaising with directors, the health and safety team and site staff as required.
• Monitor the competence of site and sub-contractors in line with company policies and procedures on safety, welfare and environment.
• Oversee all aspects of site management on your assigned sites, regularly visiting to inspect, offer support and adhere to agreed program/quality and building regulations.
• Manage the overall job performance. Work with the commercial team on cost advice, unexpected works, understand the tender and agreed standards. Provide resources to enable customer care issues to be resolved effectively.
• Manage effective communication between site and office.
• Liaise with client’s staff to provide effective delivery of projects and develop long lasting relationships. Work to develop mentor and train others.

What you NEED

• The ideal candidate will be working within the ground‑works and civil engineering industry in a similar role.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong communication and organisational abilities.
• Experience in a Contracts Manager position in the housing sector, with good knowledge of groundworks.
• Effective oral and written skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Very strong organisational skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Reliable and diplomatic.
• Clean driving license.
• Self‑motivated.
• General education equivalent to 5+ GCSE’s grades A‑C or 5‑9.
• Building related competency / Project Management Certificate is desirable.
• HNC or Degree in civil engineering or structural engineering, construction management or project management is desirable.
• Health & safety on construction sites – Qualification recognised. Plant and material relevant to groundworks.

The Benefits

• An excellent salary, bonus and further benefits including Healthcare.
• Opportunity to join a recognised contractor.