Contracts Manager → Future MD
Hertfordshire
£80k–£110k + Profit Share
A long-established, family-run business operating across agriculture, construction, civils and groundworks is looking for a hands-on Contracts Manager ready to take real ownership – and ultimately step into an MD role long term.
If you’re the type who thrives on responsibility, leads from the front and actually wants to shape a business, this is the opportunity.
🔧 The Role
You’ll be running projects across construction, civils, groundworks and agri-build, managing labour, subcontractors, plant and materials, while building strong relationships with farmers, landowners and owner-managed clients. No corporate noise. No remote working. Real work, real accountability.
🧭 What You’ll Do
* Lead project delivery across multiple sites
* Manage resources, safety, quality and commercials
* Price small–medium works and support larger tenders
* Develop teams and raise delivery standards
* Help drive long-term strategy and succession
⭐ What You Bring
* Solid contracts management background (construction/civils/groundworks/agri-build)
* Practical, hands-on leadership — ideally up through the tools
* Confident juggling multiple jobs and solving problems quickly
* Strong client communication and trust-building skills
* Fully committed to being on-site / office-based
🎯 Why This Role
* Clear succession path to MD
* Influence, autonomy and visibility
* Diverse workload across sectors
* £80k–£110k + profit share for real performance
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