Job Title: Contracts Manager – Civil Engineering / Groundworks Head Office Location: Maulden, Bedfordshire (MK45) Project Locations: Northern Home Counties Salary & Package: £80,000 – £125,000 per annum Package negotiable depending on experience and background ROLE OVERVIEW The Contracts Manager will take full responsibility for the delivery of multiple civil engineering and groundworks contracts, managing projects from pre-start through to completion. This role requires strong operational leadership, commercial awareness and the ability to manage several projects concurrently while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and programme performance. You will typically manage 5–6 live projects at any one time, with individual project values ranging from £2m to £20m. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Contract & Project Delivery * Overall responsibility for the delivery of multiple civil engineering and groundworks projects. * Manage programmes, resources, logistics and sequencing of works. * Ensure contracts are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to specification. * Lead progress meetings and manage risk, variations and change control. Commercial & Financial Management * Control project budgets, forecasts, valuations and final accounts. * Work closely with commercial teams to maximise value and protect margin. * Contribute to pre-cons...