Aldwych Consulting Ltd
Contracts Manager - Earthworks
Contracts Manager - Earthworks
Earthworks Contracts Manager
This is a rare opportunity to take a leading role on one of the UK's most significant earthworks schemes in decades.
We're working with a well-established civil engineering contractor, delivering a large-scale earthworks project in the South of England. With a huge earthworks programme already underway and plenty of programme left to run, this is a long-term, high-impact role where you'll have real ownership of delivery, not just oversight.
The Role As Earthworks Contracts Manager, you'll take full responsibility for the planning, coordination, and execution of a major earthworks package on a flagship infrastructure scheme. Reporting into senior leadership, you'll be at the centre of operations, driving performance, managing risk, and ensuring delivery stays on track.
This is a site-based role suited to someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and is confident leading from the front on complex, self-delivered works.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale earthworks operations Take ownership of planning, sequencing, and production outputs Ensure high standards across safety, quality, and environmental compliance Manage programme milestones and proactively address risks to delivery Maintain close integration with site teams to drive productivity and performance Oversee cost control, forecasting, and commercial performance alongside project teams Manage client relationships, ensuring clear communication and professional reporting Handle contractual matters, maintaining compliance and protecting commercial position Support and mentor junior engineers and site teams
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What We're Looking For
Proven experience delivering large earthworks packages in a Project mgr, Contracts mgr, or Construction Manager capacity Strong understanding of heavy plant, production rates, and self-delivery models Experience working under NEC contracts (NEC4 preferred) Background in Design & Build projects within civil engineering Confident communicator with strong stakeholder and client management skills Commercially aware, with the ability to manage cost and programme pressures Degree/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience
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Competitive salary with performance-related bonus Company vehicle or car allowance Private healthcare and life assurance Pension scheme 25 days holiday + bank holidays Long-term project pipeline and career progression opportunities Lodging allowance where applicable
If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence delivery on a major earthworks scheme, and see a project through over the long term - then send your CV ASAP!
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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