Are you ready to take full ownership of large-scale surfacing projects and see the direct impact of your work? This Asphalt Surfacing Contracts Manager role offers the opportunity to lead from the front, influence outcomes, and deliver high-quality infrastructure projects that truly matter.
About the Company
My client is a well-established and growing organisation within the highways and infrastructure sector, known for delivering high-quality asphalt surfacing solutions across a range of major projects. With a strong reputation for safety, innovation, and reliability, they continue to secure high-profile contracts across the UK.
The Role and Responsibilities
As an Asphalt Surfacing Contracts Manager, you will be entrusted with full responsibility for multiple surfacing schemes from inception through to completion. You will be the key link between clients, site teams, and senior leadership, ensuring smooth delivery across all stages.
You will be doing:
·Managing multiple asphalt surfacing contracts simultaneously
·Overseeing project planning, programming, and resource allocation
·Ensuring all works comply with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
·Leading, mentoring, and supporting site supervisors and operational teams
·Monitoring budgets, controlling costs, and maximising profitability
·Building and maintaining strong client relationships
·Preparing detailed progress reports and attending client meetings
·Resolving operational challenges efficiently and professionally
Must Have Skills and Experience
To succeed as an Asphalt Surfacing Contracts Manager, you will bring:
·Proven experience in a Contracts Manager or senior project management role within asphalt surfacing or civil engineering
·Strong commercial awareness with demonstrable cost control experience
·Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
·In-depth knowledge of surfacing techniques, materials, and industry standards
·Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
·Relevant qualifications such as SMSTS, CSCS, NVQ Level 6/7 or equivalent (preferred)
Salary and Benefits
·Salary dependent on experience
·Company vehicle or car allowance
·Competitive benefits package
·Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects
Additional Information
You will benefit from clear career progression opportunities within a growing organisation that values development and internal promotion. The role offers a supportive, safety-focused working environment and a varied project portfolio. Location and working pattern will be discussed based on project requirements and candidate suitability.
Interested?
If you are an experienced Asphalt Surfacing Contracts Manager looking to take the next step in your career and play a key role in delivering major projects, apply today with your CV.
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.
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Salary description
£65000.00 - £70000.00 per year