Contract Manager - Residential Groundworks

Job Title: Contracts Manager Location: Southwest Wiltshire / East Somerset Sector: Residential Groundworks Employment Type: Permanent Salary: £65,000 – £80,000 per annum Role Overview A residential groundworks contractor operating across Southwest Wiltshire and East Somerset is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery of multiple housing and groundworks schemes. This is a permanent role offering long‑term stability within a growing business, with responsibility for managing projects from award through to completion. The Contracts Manager will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget while maintaining strong relationships with clients, site teams and the supply chain. Key Responsibilities Responsible for the management and delivery of multiple residential groundworks projects across the region. Overseeing site teams including site managers, engineers and subcontractors to ensure works are carried out in line with programme, specifications and contractual requirements. Managing project planning, sequencing and resourcing to ensure efficient and timely delivery of works. Monitoring progress across all sites, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions where required. Ensuring all works are delivered to the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and quality compliance. Reviewing and approving risk assessments, method statements and construction methodologies. Working closely with commercial teams to manage budgets, variations, final accounts and overall financial performance of projects. Ensuring strong cost control and commercial awareness throughout the project lifecycle. Liaising with clients, developers, consultants and local authorities to maintain positive working relationships and resolve any technical or delivery issues. Chairing regular progress meetings, producing reports and providing clear updates to senior management on programme, costs and performance. Contributing to continuous improvement within the business by supporting best practices, operational efficiencies and team development. Required Experience Proven experience working as a Contracts Manager within residential groundworks. Strong understanding of groundworks packages including roads, drainage, foundations and external works on housing developments. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong leadership and communication skills with experience managing site teams and subcontractors. Solid knowledge of health and safety requirements within residential and civil engineering environments. Commercially aware with experience managing costs and programmes. Qualifications Relevant construction or civil engineering qualification preferred. CSCS Card required. SMSTS or equivalent desirable