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Contracts Manager – Groundworks & Civil Engineering

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Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by CV-Library
Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£40k - £65k Annual
Full-Time
Contracts Manager

Location: Lancashire / North West
Salary: Competitive + Package (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate

Contracts Manager – Groundworks & Civil Engineering

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a well-established groundworks and civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure packages for leading housebuilders across the North West.

Due to continued growth, the business is looking to appoint a third Contracts Manager to oversee a number of established site teams and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard.

This is a hands-on management role suited to someone with a strong background in residential groundworks who enjoys leading teams, maintaining client relationships, and driving operational performance.

The Role

* Oversee approximately 10–11 two-man site teams operating across multiple live projects.

* Manage groundworks and civil engineering packages for national and regional housebuilders.

* Plan, programme and coordinate works to ensure projects are delivered on time.

* Lead and motivate site teams, ensuring productivity and quality standards are maintained.

* Carry out regular site visits across Lancashire and the wider North West.

* Liaise with clients, site managers and commercial teams.

* Ensure all works comply with health and safety legislation.

* Monitor labour, plant and materials to maximise efficiency.

* Resolve operational issues and provide technical support where required.

Requirements

* Previous experience as a Contracts Manager within groundworks and civil engineering.

* Strong residential groundworks experience working for housebuilders.

* Proven ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously.

* Excellent leadership and team management skills.

* Strong planning, organisational and communication abilities.

* Good understanding of health and safety requirements.

* Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

* Immediate start available.

* Long-term permanent opportunity.

* Work with an established contractor delivering a strong pipeline of residential infrastructure projects.

* Predominantly North West-based projects, with the majority located across Lancashire.

* Supportive management team with excellent opportunities for career progression

Reference: 225368309

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Contracts Manager – Groundworks & Civil Engineering

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by CV-Library

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Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£40k - £65k Annual
Full-Time
Contracts Manager

Location: Lancashire / North West
Salary: Competitive + Package (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate

Contracts Manager – Groundworks & Civil Engineering

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a well-established groundworks and civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure packages for leading housebuilders across the North West.

Due to continued growth, the business is looking to appoint a third Contracts Manager to oversee a number of established site teams and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard.

This is a hands-on management role suited to someone with a strong background in residential groundworks who enjoys leading teams, maintaining client relationships, and driving operational performance.

The Role

* Oversee approximately 10–11 two-man site teams operating across multiple live projects.

* Manage groundworks and civil engineering packages for national and regional housebuilders.

* Plan, programme and coordinate works to ensure projects are delivered on time.

* Lead and motivate site teams, ensuring productivity and quality standards are maintained.

* Carry out regular site visits across Lancashire and the wider North West.

* Liaise with clients, site managers and commercial teams.

* Ensure all works comply with health and safety legislation.

* Monitor labour, plant and materials to maximise efficiency.

* Resolve operational issues and provide technical support where required.

Requirements

* Previous experience as a Contracts Manager within groundworks and civil engineering.

* Strong residential groundworks experience working for housebuilders.

* Proven ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously.

* Excellent leadership and team management skills.

* Strong planning, organisational and communication abilities.

* Good understanding of health and safety requirements.

* Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

* Immediate start available.

* Long-term permanent opportunity.

* Work with an established contractor delivering a strong pipeline of residential infrastructure projects.

* Predominantly North West-based projects, with the majority located across Lancashire.

* Supportive management team with excellent opportunities for career progression
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Reference: 225368309

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