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Contracts Manager – Groundworks & Civil Engineering
Salary: £300–£350 per day – temp‑to‑perm opportunity

A well‑established and growing groundworks and civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple live projects across residential and commercial developments. With a strong pipeline of secured work, the business is strengthening its operational leadership team to support continued growth.

Role Overview
As Contracts Manager, you will take operational responsibility for a portfolio of groundworks and civils projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme. You will work closely with Directors, Site Managers and the commercial team to maintain high standards of delivery, client satisfaction and project performance.

Key Responsibilities
Overseeing multiple groundworks and civil engineering projects from pre‑start through to completion

Managing site teams, subcontractors and labour resources

Ensuring works are delivered to programme, specification and budget

Leading progress meetings and providing regular operational updates to Directors

Reviewing RAMS, ensuring compliance with health & safety standards

Coordinating materials, plant and logistics across sites

Identifying operational risks and implementing corrective actions

Supporting commercial teams with variations, progress reporting and final account preparation

Building strong relationships with clients, consultants and internal teams

Requirements
Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within groundworks or civil engineering

Strong understanding of residential infrastructure and commercial civils packages

Ability to manage multiple live sites concurrently

Confident in programme management, resource planning and operational delivery

Strong leadership, communication and problem‑solving skills

Ability to work collaboratively with commercial and site teams

Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer
£300–£350 per day + temp‑to‑perm pathway

Stable and expanding contractor with a strong order book

Genuine long‑term progression opportunity

Exposure to a wide range of residential and commercial projects

Supportive, hands‑on leadership team

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager seeking a stable, long‑term role with a respected groundworks contractor delivering consistent, high‑quality civils packages.

For a confidential discussion, please apply today.

Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, Westin Par acts as an Employment Agency.
Due to high application volumes, only candidates with the most relevant experience will be contacted. If you do not hear back within 48 hours, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.