Groundworks Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager – Groundworks & Enabling Works

Location: Essex-Based Projects (Office / Site-Based)

Salary: £70k + Car Allowance + Full Benefits Package



Are you an experienced and proactive construction professional with a passion for operational excellence? Join a well-established and rapidly growing Groundworks contractor as a Contracts Manager, and play a key role in delivering complex groundwork packages across the Essex area.



About the Company

Our client is a respected name in the UK groundworks and enabling sector, delivering projects across commercial, residential, and industrial developments. With a reputation for quality, reliability, and safety, they provide a collaborative environment that values initiative, responsibility, and professional growth.



Role Overview

As Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for managing multiple live sites across the Essex area. You’ll oversee all aspects of project delivery, ensuring quality, safety, and cost-efficiency while leading and supporting site teams. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.



Key Responsibilities



Oversee delivery of multiple groundworks and enabling projects across the region



Manage site teams, subcontractors, plant and materials to meet programme targets



Ensure strict compliance with health & safety standards and company procedures



Coordinate with commercial, engineering, and procurement teams to optimise delivery



Maintain strong communication with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders



Resolve site issues proactively and drive projects to successful completion



Review project performance and manage risk, cost, and resource planning



What We’re Looking For

Essential:



Demonstrable experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager in groundworks or enabling works



Solid technical knowledge of drainage, foundations, earthworks, and infrastructure



Strong leadership and site coordination skills



Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities



SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid qualifications



Full UK driving licence



Desirable:



Experience working with Tier 1 contractors or developers



Background in civil engineering or site management



Strong commercial acumen and familiarity with project costing and planning tools



What’s on Offer



Competitive salary package



Car allowance or company vehicle



Long-term pipeline of secured work



Supportive and fast-growing company culture



Clear progression opportunities and professional development



Ready to take the lead on major enabling projects with a forward-thinking contractor?

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