Details:
- Salary: £60,000 - 70,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Oldham Greater Manchester
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Contracts Manager
Civil Engineering & Infrastructure | Affordable Housing Developments
Manchester & West Yorkshire £70,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits
An established and growing civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the successful delivery of multiple infrastructure and groundworks projects supporting new-build affordable housing developments across the North West and Yorkshire regions.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected business with a strong order book and long-standing relationships with major housebuilders, housing associations and developers.
The Role
Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, you will take responsibility for the management of multiple civil engineering and groundworks schemes, ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably and to the highest quality standards.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing multiple projects across Manchester and West Yorkshire
Leading Site Managers, Engineers and project delivery teams
Monitoring project performance, programmes and commercial outcomes
Managing client relationships and attending progress meetings
Working closely with commercial teams to ensure budgets and margins are maintained
Reviewing risk, quality and health & safety performance across all sites
Ensuring projects are delivered in line with contractual requirements
Supporting tender reviews and pre-construction planning where required
Driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across the business
Requirements
Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within civil engineering, groundworks or infrastructure
Experience delivering roads, sewers, drainage, remediation and external works packages for residential developments
Strong understanding of affordable housing and residential infrastructure projects
Ability to manage multiple sites simultaneously
Excellent client-facing and leadership skills
Strong commercial awareness and contractual knowledge
SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications preferred
Full UK Driving Licence
What's on Offer?
Salary circa £70,000
Car Allowance or Company Vehicle
Pension Scheme
Bonus Potential
Long-term secured workload
Clear progression opportunities within a growing business
Projects located across Manchester, Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and surrounding areas
This position would suit an experienced Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager or Operations Manager looking to take ownership of a portfolio of residential infrastructure and affordable housing projects within a thriving regional contractor.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Tammy Marlowe at MK Consult