Contracts Manager - Road Surfacing

Location:

Manchester

Salary/Package: £50,000 - £75,000 + Package

Job Type: Permanent

Our client is an established specialist contractor operating within the road surfacing, highways and civil engineering sectors, delivering a range of projects for clients across the North West.

With a strong focus on quality, safety and reliable project delivery, the business has developed a reputation for providing effective surfacing solutions while maintaining high standards across its operations.

Due to ongoing project demands and continued business development, they are looking to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee road surfacing contracts, coordinate operational teams and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably.

As Contracts Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple road surfacing contracts, overseeing projects from initial planning and mobilisation through to completion and final account.

Working closely with site managers, supervisors, commercial colleagues, clients and subcontractors, you will coordinate resources, manage programmes and maintain control over project costs, quality and health and safety.

This is a key operational role requiring a commercially aware and hands‑on individual who understands the demands of road surfacing and highways projects. You will be responsible for ensuring works are properly planned, resources are allocated effectively and projects meet contractual requirements, programme deadlines and client expectations.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in road surfacing or highways, with the leadership skills to manage site teams, resolve operational challenges and drive consistent project performance.

• Manage the delivery of multiple road surfacing and highways contracts across the North West.
• Oversee projects from pre‑start planning and mobilisation through to completion and handover.
• Develop and monitor programmes of work, ensuring projects are delivered within agreed timescales.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to ensure resources are deployed efficiently.
• Monitor progress across sites, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with specifications, contractual requirements and client expectations.
• Attend pre‑start meetings, progress meetings and client reviews as required.

• Take responsibility for the commercial performance and profitability of allocated contracts.
• Work closely with the commercial team to monitor budgets, costs, variations and additional works.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, control expenditure and maximise contract margins.
• Monitor resource utilisation and ensure labour, plant and materials are managed effectively.
• Assist with forecasting, cost reporting and the resolution of commercial issues.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and support the development of repeat business.

• Manage and support site managers, supervisors and operational teams.
• Provide clear direction to ensure projects are properly planned and delivered efficiently.
• Monitor site performance, productivity and workmanship across all allocated contracts.
• Resolve day‑to‑day operational issues and make timely decisions to keep projects moving.
• Promote a positive working culture focused on accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective communication between site teams, management, clients and the wider business.

• Ensure all works comply with relevant health and safety legislation, company policies and…