Contract Manager

Contracts Manager – Residential Groundworks Location: Leicester / Midlands (regional patch inc. M5/M6 corridors) Salary: PAYE £60,000–£70,000 car/allowance bonus or Self-Employed £100,000–£120,000 Contract Type: Permanent, full-time About the role We’re supporting a respected groundworks contractor following a restructure, adding a regional Contracts Manager to lead a small portfolio of residential groundworks schemes (typical packages £0.5m–£15m: roads & sewers, drainage, earthworks, externals). It’s a delivery-led, pragmatic environment—Microsoft tools, minimal bureaucracy, decisions made quickly. What you’ll do Lead multiple sites to programme, quality and margin. Set the tone on H&S (CDM, RAMS) and quality control (ITPs, close-out). Resource and mentor Site Managers/Engineers; keep supply chain performance sharp. Drive short-interval planning, progress reporting and recovery actions. Work with QS on change control and contract communications (JCT preferred). What you’ll bring 3 years’ proven delivery in residential groundworks (MV Kelly/RM-style environments). Strong programme control and site leadership across concurrent projects. Clear client communication and stakeholder management. JCT experience ideal (NEC welcome). Background could be Site Engineer/Site Manager → Contracts Manager. CSCS as a minimum; formal degree not essential. Full UK driving licence. Package & options PAYE: £60,000–£70,000 car/allowance bonus benefits (DOE) Self-Employed/Ltd: £100,000–£120,000 (package by agreement) Regional portfolio centred on Leicester/Midlands—no national travel expectation. How to apply If you’re a Contracts Manager (or senior PM ready to step up) with UK residential groundworks experience, we’d love to speak. Apply here, or message me directly to arrange a confidential chat.

Location: Leicestershire, UK, GB

Posted Date: 10/30/2025