Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor (Civils, Demolition & Haulage) Location: Oldham (North West) Salary: Competitive + Package (DOE) Type: Permanent (Remote working) The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing and well-established business operating across civils, demolition and haulage. Following the departure of a key senior figure, the business is now looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor to play a pivotal role in both operational delivery and commercial growth. This is a unique position offering autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to build and shape your own department within a forward-thinking business. The Role This is a hybrid position combining contracts management, commercial oversight, and business development responsibilities. Key duties will include: * Managing multiple civils and demolition projects from pre-construction through to completion * Overseeing contractual and commercial performance across projects * Preparing, reviewing and managing estimates, tenders, and pricing submissions * Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and new clients * Identifying and securing new business opportunities * Managing variations, valuations, and final accounts * Supporting operational teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, safely, and within budget * Taking ownership of the commercial function with scope to develop systems and processes What We’re Looking For * Proven experience in a Contracts Manager or Quantity Surveyor role within: * Civil Engineering * Demolition * Groundworks / Infrastructure * Strong commercial awareness with experience in: * Estimating / tendering * Cost control and reporting * Client-facing work * Ability to win work as well as deliver it * Self-sufficient and capable of “hitting the ground running” * Comfortable working in a standalone or leadership capacity * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills * Full UK Driving Licence Why Join? * Genuine opportunity to step into a senior, influential position * Freedom to build and shape your own department * Direct access to decision-makers within the business * A varied role combining commercial, operational and client-facing responsibilities * Long-term progression as the business continues to grow Ideal Candidate Profile This role would suit someone currently operating as a: * Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for more autonomy * Contracts Manager wanting greater commercial involvement * Commercially minded individual ready to step into a business-critical leadership role