Civils Contracts Manager
Location: Office & Site Based ( Manchester )
Reporting to: Contracts Director

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and driven Civils Contracts Manager to join our growing team. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing multiple civil engineering and groundworks projects from inception through to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee multiple construction projects from pre-construction through to final handover and defects period 
• Lead civils and groundworks teams, including allocation of labour, plant, and resources across sites 
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and company procedures (ISO 45001 aligned) 
• Monitor progress, quality, programme, and financial performance of all projects 
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, attend meetings, and provide regular project reports
• Work closely with commercial teams on budgets, cost control, variations, and forecasting 
• Manage adoption processes including S38, S278, and S104 works from initiation to sign-off 
• Coordinate engineering teams to ensure effective site coverage and planning 
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain high delivery standards across all projects 

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Supervisory Management, HNC, or Degree in a relevant field
• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager in civil engineering / groundworks (housing, commercial, education, or local authority sectors) 
• Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple sites simultaneously 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities 
• Solid commercial awareness and understanding of budgets and cost control 
• In-depth knowledge of health & safety regulations and quality standards 
• IT literate with the ability to produce reports and project documentation 

Essential Qualifications

• CSCS Card (Gold or above)
• SMSTS Certification
• First Aid at Work

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead major civil engineering projects
• Work with a supportive and experienced team
• Career progression within a growing organisation
• Competitive salary and benefits package