Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager – Residential Groundworks Why Choose Knight Group?

• Over 400 operatives on site.
• Fully CSCS trained workforce.
• Large fleet of owned plant.
• NRSWA supervisors and operatives.
• Wide range of Services.

Kelvedon
Full-time | Permanent

Company: JL Knight Roadworks Ltd

About Us:
JL Knight Roadworks Ltd is a leading civil engineering and groundworks contractor, delivering high-quality residential and commercial projects across Essex, Suffolk, Kent and East London. We pride ourselves on professionalism, safety, and excellence in every job we undertake.

The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven professional with a passion for delivering high-quality residential groundworks projects and the ability to manage multiple sites effectively. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards, while working collaboratively with clients, site teams, and commercial staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively manage health & safety across all sites
• Produce and manage site-specific RAMS
• Liaise with clients to ensure high levels of satisfaction and performance
• Produce and manage contract programmes to ensure site teams meet programme, quality, safety, and environmental requirements
• Manage and allocate appropriate plant, labour, and resources
• Work closely with Commercial Team to maintain commercial control and work within Budget.
• Ensure full compliance with company procedures and policies

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing multiple large residential groundworks packages
• Strong technical knowledge of groundworks
• Excellent understanding of health & safety legislation
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Effective time management and prioritisation
• Experience producing and maintaining programmes using Asta Power project or MS Project
• Fully computer literate, including Microsoft Office
• Full clean UK driving licence

Preferred Qualifications & Training

• CSCS Managers Card
• SMSTS
• Temporary Works Coordinator
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Company car
• Company pension

If you feel you have the right attributes for this role, don’t miss a great opportunity and apply now.

J L Knight Roadworks Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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