MAC Groundwork Contractors Ltd
Construction Contracts Manager
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Contracts Manager
Location: Head Office (with travel as required)
Department: Operations
Reporting to: Operations Manager
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Civils & Groundworks Contracts Manager to join our Operations team and play a key role in the successful delivery of our construction and groundworks projects. This is a senior, hands-on role offering autonomy, responsibility and the opportunity to influence projects from inception through to completion.
Working closely with site, design and commercial teams, you will take full ownership of contracts on site ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of contracts from commencement through to completion
- Ensure projects are delivered within agreed budgets and programmes
- Take responsibility for financial monitoring, cost control and reporting
- Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards
- Liaise directly with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholders
- Coordinate labour, logistics and programmes of works in conjunction with internal teams
- Oversee pricing, programming and contract negotiations
- Negotiate subcontract terms and ensure all agreements are back-to-back with main contracts
- Identify, manage and mitigate contractual and construction-related risks
- Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure quality and regulatory compliance
- Provide leadership, direction and development to site and contracts teams
- Ensure accurate project documentation is maintained at all times
- Complete site handovers, including final documentation and photographic records
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About You
You will be a confident and commercially astute Contracts Manager with a strong background in groundworks and civil engineering, capable of managing multiple stakeholders and working effectively in a fast-paced construction environment. Experience in the Sports & Play Sector would be advantageous.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience managing direct and subcontract labour
- Strong background in groundworks and civil engineering projects
- Excellent commercial, numerical and analytical skills
- Strong communication and negotiation abilities
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
- SMSTS qualification
- Valid CSCS card
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths and English
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Desirable
- Civil Engineering qualification or equivalent degree
- Experience working in the Sports & Play Sector
- Level 6 NVQ in Construction Contracting Operations Management
- Experience as a Project or Contracts Manager within the groundworks sector
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project
- Experience delivering large infrastructure projects
Personal Attributes
- High standards and strong attention to detail
- Well organised, self-motivated, and resilient
- Professional, positive, and adaptable
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to develop others
- Demonstrates integrity, reliability, and a strong work ethic
What We Offer
- £60,000-£70,000 per annum dependant on experience.
- Opportunities for progression within a growing, ambitious contractor.
- Diverse portfolio of UK-wide civil engineering and groundwork projects.
- Supportive, professional team culture with genuine autonomy and influence.
- Company vehicle or car allowance
- 28 days annual leave
- Company pension scheme
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