Contracts Manager
Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Affordable Housing Developments
Manchester & West Yorkshire 70,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits
An established and growing civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the successful delivery of multiple infrastructure and groundworks projects supporting new-build affordable housing developments across the North West and Yorkshire regions.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected business with a strong order book and long-standing relationships with major housebuilders, housing associations and developers.
The Role
Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, you will take responsibility for the management of multiple civil engineering and groundworks schemes, ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably and to the highest quality standards.
- Managing multiple projects across Manchester and West Yorkshire
- Leading Site Managers, Engineers and project delivery teams
- Monitoring project performance, programmes and commercial outcomes
- Managing client relationships and attending progress meetings
- Working closely with commercial teams to ensure budgets and margins are maintained
- Reviewing risk, quality and health & safety performance across all sites
- Ensuring projects are delivered in line with contractual requirements
- Supporting tender reviews and pre-construction planning where required
- Driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across the business
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within civil engineering, groundworks or infrastructure
- Experience delivering roads, sewers, drainage, remediation and external works packages for residential developments
- Strong understanding of affordable housing and residential infrastructure projects
- Ability to manage multiple sites simultaneously
- Excellent client-facing and leadership skillsStrong commercial awareness and contractual knowledge
- SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications preferred
- Full UK Driving Licence
What's on Offer?
- Salary circa 70,000
- Car Allowance or Company Vehicle
- Pension Scheme
- Bonus Potential
- Long-term secured workload
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing business
- Projects located across Manchester, Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and surrounding areas
This position would suit an experienced Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager or Operations Manager looking to take ownership of a portfolio of residential infrastructure and affordable housing projects within a thriving regional contractor.
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Contracts Manager employer: MK Consult
Join a dynamic and ambitious housebuilder in Warrington, where you will be part of a collaborative architectural team dedicated to delivering high-quality residential developments. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company offers competitive salaries, a generous bonus structure, and comprehensive benefits including family private medical cover and a pension scheme. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive environment that values innovation and teamwork.
