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Contracts Manager - Groundworks and Civil Engineering

Job in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8, England, UK
Listing for: Upfront Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-18
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Operations Manager
  • Management
    Contracts Manager, Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 75000 GBP Yearly GBP 55000.00 75000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Contracts Manager - Groundworks & Civil Engineering

Full-time, Permanent

Office Near Pontefract - Covering Sites

Salary based on experience (let us know what you're looking for).

What’s On Offer

* Permanent Contracts Manager role

* Salary and package to suit experience

* Long-term workload with established clients

* Stable business with repeat work

Up Front Recruitment are recruiting for a Contracts Manager to join a well-established groundworks and civil engineering contractor based near Pontefract. This is a permanent role overseeing multiple live projects across groundworks and civil engineering works.

The Contracts Manager will be responsible for managing site delivery, supporting site managers, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, and to a high standard. This Contracts Manager role involves regular site visits, commercial awareness, and strong leadership across multiple sites.

As a Contracts Manager, you will act as the link between site teams and senior management. The successful Contracts Manager will be comfortable covering several projects at once and supporting teams working on drainage, earthworks, reinforced concrete, external works, and surfacing.

This Contracts Manager position suits someone who enjoys autonomy, clear responsibility, and being trusted to run their area effectively.

The Role

* Contracts Manager overseeing groundworks and civil engineering sites

* Managing site managers, supervisors, and subcontractors

* Programme control, site progress, and quality standards

* Health and safety compliance across multiple projects

* Client liaison and coordination with internal teams

* Regular travel between sites from the Pontefract area office

What They Are Looking For

* Proven experience as a Contracts Manager

* Background in groundworks, civils, or infrastructure projects

* Strong leadership and site coordination skills

* Organised, calm, and commercially aware

* A Contracts Manager seeking a long-term role

If this sounds like a role for you, Apply Now. Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more details
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