Contracts Manager (JN -072025-63026) Birmingham, England
Are you an experienced Contracts Manager with a background in residential groundworks? Looking for more than just another job?
Join a leading civil engineering and groundworks contractor, delivering infrastructure and groundwork packages for major residential developers across the West Midlands.
Our client has a strong pipeline of residential projects and a reputation for quality, they are expanding the operations team and looking for a proactive, hands-on Contracts Manager to oversee multiple sites and ensure smooth delivery from start to finish.
The company pride themselves on a positive, supportive culture where collaboration, respect, and high standards drive success. If you're someone who takes ownership, leads by example, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, this could be the role for you!
Duties & Responsibilities:
· Manage and deliver multiple residential groundwork projects, from pre-start to handover
· Coordinate with site managers, clients, and subcontractors to ensure efficient delivery
· Oversee budgets, schedules, and health & safety standards
· Lead site teams with a focus on quality, safety, and performance
· Solve problems on-site and maintain excellent client relationships
· Report progress to senior management and contribute to continuous improvement
What You’ll Bring:
· Proven experience as a Contracts Manager
· Knowledge of all aspects of residential groundworks including foundations, roads, drainage, and infrastructure
· Excellent project and people management skills
· Commercially astute with good contract and cost control knowledge
· Strong leadership and communication skills
· A proactive, can-do attitude and a team-first approach
· Full UK driving licence
Why Join?
· Be part of a growing company with exciting long-term plans
· Enjoy a genuine team culture where your voice is heard and valued
· Receive a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus scheme, and more
· Work with a leadership team that invests in people and supports your development
· Deliver meaningful projects that shape communities
If you're passionate about making a tangible impact in the construction industry , please contact John Ashcroft on 07867450022 for more information.