Contracts Manager – Residential Groundworks
Midlands (Worcestershire / Leicestershire / Gloucestershire)
Excellent Salary + Package
Permanent Position A leading and well-established residential groundworks contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple new-build housing developments across the Midlands region. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the regions most respected groundworks contractors, with a strong pipeline of secured work and long-standing relationships with major housebuilders. The company operates from offices in Worcestershire, Leicestershire and Gloucestershire and delivers high-volume residential groundworks packages including roads, sewers, drainage and plot works. This is a senior operational role suited to a proven Contracts Manager with a strong background working for a recognised residential groundworks contractor. The Role The Contracts Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of multiple residential groundworks projects, managing site teams and ensuring works are completed safely, on programme and within budget. You will take full operational responsibility for a portfolio of sites and play a key role in maintaining strong relationships with housebuilders and clients. Typical responsibilities will include: Managing multiple residential groundworks sites across the Midlands
Overseeing Site Managers, Engineers and Supervisors
Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and to specification
Monitoring programme performance and driving productivity
Managing labour and plant resources across sites
Working closely with commercial teams on cost control and variations
Supporting project planning and mobilisation
Attending client and progress meetings
Maintaining strong relationships with national and regional housebuilders
Ensuring quality standards are consistently achieved
Resolving operational issues and supporting site teams
Supporting the growth and development of operational staff Requirements (Essential) This role requires a strong residential groundworks background. Applications without this experience will not be considered. Candidates must have: Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager
Strong background in residential groundworks for new-build housing
Experience working for an established residential groundworks contractor
Track record delivering multiple housing developments simultaneously
Strong operational and organisational skills
Experience managing Site Managers and Engineers
Excellent client-facing skills
Strong knowledge of roads, sewers, drainage and plot works
Ability to manage multiple live projects Desirable Experience Experience working with national housebuilders
Engineering or construction-related background
SMSTS / CSCS / First Aid
Strong commercial awareness
Stable employment history The Opportunity Join a leading name in residential groundworks
Strong pipeline of long-term secured work
Established Midlands business
Senior leadership support
Genuine long-term career opportunity
Excellent working environment Salary & Package Very competitive basic salary (dependent on experience)
Company car or car allowance
Bonus scheme
Pension
Private healthcare (where applicable)
Generous holiday allowance Ideal Candidate Profile This role would suit a Midlands-based Contracts Manager currently working for a residential groundworks contractor who is looking to join a stable and well-run business with consistent long-term work. The ideal candidate will be commercially aware, operationally strong and capable of managing multiple housing developments while maintaining excellent relationships with housebuilders. If you are an experienced Residential Groundworks Contracts Manager and would like to discuss this opportunity confidentially, please get in touch.
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