Details:
- Salary: £70,000 - 100,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Colchester Essex
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
Title: Groundworks Contracts Manager
Salary: Up to £100,000
Location: Colchester, Essex
We are working with a well-established and growing groundworks contractor who is looking to appoint an experienced Groundworks Contracts Manager to support the long-term growth and delivery of their projects division.
This is a senior leadership position suited to an individual with strong technical knowledge, operational management experience, and proven man-management skills within the groundworks and civil engineering sector.
The role will be predominantly office-based, with regular site visits as required.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the operational delivery of multiple groundworks projects
• Work closely alongside the Managing Groundworks Surveyor
• Oversee site teams, programme performance, and operational standards
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
• Provide technical support and leadership across projects
• Manage client relationships and coordinate with subcontractors and internal teams
• Support the continued growth and structure of the groundworks division
Requirements:
• Strong background within groundworks and civil engineering
• Proven operational leadership or senior management experience
• Excellent technical understanding of residential and commercial groundworks
• Strong communication and team management skills
• Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously
• Long-term mindset with ambitions to help develop and lead a growing division
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and forward-thinking contractor offering long-term progression and the chance to play a key role in the future growth of the business