Portsmouth & Surrounding Areas
Our client is a well-established and growing civil engineering contractor operating across the South Coast. They specialise in delivering groundworks and infrastructure packages for residential developments, commercial schemes, and large-scale construction projects.
With a strong reputation for quality delivery and a healthy pipeline of secured work, they are now looking to strengthen their operational team with the appointment of an experienced Contracts Manager.
The Role
As Contracts Manager, you will take full responsibility for overseeing multiple groundwork and infrastructure projects from pre-construction through to final delivery. You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
You will act as a key link between site teams, commercial departments, and clients, driving performance and ensuring smooth project execution.
Key Responsibilities
Manage multiple projects simultaneously across the Portsmouth region
Oversee Site Managers and operational teams
Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations
Monitor project programmes, costs, and resource allocation
Work closely with commercial teams on budgets, valuations, and cost control
Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
Identify risks and implement solutions to keep projects on track
Drive quality, efficiency, and productivity across all sites
Requirements
Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within groundworks or civil engineering
Strong knowledge of infrastructure and groundwork packages
Experience managing multiple live projects
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Strong commercial awareness and programme management ability
Relevant qualifications (HNC/HND/Degree in Construction/Civil Engineering desirable)
Full UK driving licence
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Company vehicle or allowance
Opportunity to join a growing contractor with long-term secured work
Genuine progression opportunities within the business
A supportive and forward-thinking working environment
If interested apply now! or call Sonny on (phone number removed)
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Salary description
£70000.00 - £110000.00 per year