Contracts Manager

We are recruiting on behalf of a well‑established, highly respected groundworks contractor with a strong presence across the South. Due to continued growth and a healthy project pipeline, they are looking to appoint a highly accomplished Contracts Manager to oversee housing and civils projects throughout Dorset and Hampshire. This role would suit an experienced professional who enjoys working within a large, structured business but is still motivated by progression, influence, and long‑term career development.

• Managing multiple groundworks contracts across residential housing and civil engineering projects
• Full responsibility for project delivery, from pre‑start through to completion
• Leading site teams, subcontractors, and maintaining strong client relationships
• Ensuring programmes, budgets, quality, and H&S standards are consistently met
• Working closely with senior management within an established operational structure

• Highly accomplished Contracts Manager with extensive groundworks experience
• Strong background in housing and civils projects
• Commercially astute with excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Confident managing multiple sites within a large‑scale operation
• Ambitious and keen to progress within a reputable, long‑standing company