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Contracts Manager

John Turner T/A John Turner Executive Search

Saffron Walden

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GBP 80,000 - 100,000

3 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee residential groundworks and civils projects. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a company known for its strong employee retention and focus on internal progression. The successful candidate will manage project delivery, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while maintaining high-quality performance. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this position is ideal for someone looking to make a significant impact in a growing organization. If you're passionate about construction and client management, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Generous car allowance

Fuel card

Matched pension contributions

Discretionary bonus

6-month pay reviews

Long service awards/bonuses

Health & Wellbeing app

Qualifications

  • 3+ years as a Contracts Manager with experience in groundworks/civils.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to manage site teams effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee project delivery, ensuring high standards and compliance.
  • Manage site teams and maintain effective client communication.

Skills

Project Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Client Management

Communication Skills

Education

Construction Degree

Job description

Job Description

Contracts Manager - Civils/Groundworks (residential projects)

Position: Contracts Manager

Salary: £80k-100k basic + generous car allowance, fuel card, annual bonuses and more!

Overview:

Our client is an industry leader in residential groundworks/civils projects, operating across 7 regions and continuing to expand year on year. This company has an excellent reputation for employee retention, with a strong focus on continuous internal progression.

The continuous growth has created the need for a Contracts Manager to join the team in Cambridgeshire. The successful CM will have an active presence on various sites, predominantly in and around Cambridge.

Responsibilities:

  • Overseeing project delivery, ensuring high standards, within budget and H&S compliance.
  • Organising all site teams, equipment and materials on-site.
  • Monitoring competence of site staff and sub-contractors, ensuring H&S policies are adhered to.
  • Managing overall job performance, working closely with the commercial team on variations, costings, and project updates.
  • Facilitating clear communication between site and office, managing client relationships efficiently.

Qualifications/Experience:

  • Preferably from a construction degree background, but open to candidates with relevant experience.
  • Prior experience as a Contracts Manager (3+ years).
  • Experience in groundworks/civils projects, such as roadworks, site layout, drainage, etc.
  • Experience in residential/new build developments.
  • Ability to oversee various teams delivering projects with a focus on H&S compliance.
  • Strong communication skills, experienced in client management, with excellent English reading & writing skills.
  • Authorised to work in the UK + UK driving license (no sponsorship on offer).

On Offer:

  • £80k-100k basic salary
  • Generous car allowance + fuel card
  • Matched pension contributions
  • Discretionary bonus
  • 6-month pay reviews
  • Long service awards/bonuses
  • Health & Wellbeing app
  • And much more!

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