Contracts Manager - Groundworks
We’re partnering with a respected, self‑delivering civil engineering and infrastructure contractor that forms part of a well‑established, multi‑disciplinary construction group. With a strong presence across the North of England, the business is recognised for delivering high‑quality infrastructure solutions spanning highways, groundworks, public realm, and utilities.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading the delivery of multiple infrastructure and civil engineering projects across the North.
* Managing Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, and subcontract partners.
* Ensuring strict compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards.
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, and commercial teams.
* Managing programme, cost control, forecasting, resource planning, and NEC‑based contract administration.
* Chairing and attending progress meetings while proactively mitigating project risks.
* Contributing to tender input, work winning, value engineering and planning.
* Supporting business development by identifying future opportunities and nurturing key client accounts.
Qualifications
* Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager within civil engineering or infrastructure.
* Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial management principles.
* Demonstrable background in delivering highways, infrastructure, utilities, or public realm schemes.
* Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously while effectively managing site teams.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and client‑facing skills.
* Comfortable contributing to business development activity and early‑stage project discussions.
* Relevant qualifications – HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
Calibre Search promotes equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.
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