Job Description:

Contracts Manager – Groundworks

We are working on behalf of an established construction company who are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the groundworks and civil engineering package on a major industrial development.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the project from mobilisation through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to a high standard.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the groundworks package and site teams.
• Oversee earthworks, drainage, utilities, foundations, roads and external works.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, labour and plant.
• Monitor programmes, costs, quality and health & safety.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and principal contractors.
• Manage variations, commercial issues and project risks.

About you:

• Proven Contracts Manager experience within groundworks/civil engineering.
• Experience on large-scale industrial, commercial or logistics developments.
• Strong commercial, programme and people-management skills.
• SMSTS/CSCS 
• Full UK driving licence.