Contracts Manager

Self-Employed Groundworks Contracts Manager

East Midlands ideally based in Northamptonshire or Leicestershire

£300 £ 400 per day (DOE)
Vehicle & fuel card provided where applicable

Self-employed (long-term opportunity)

ASAP Company looking to have this person in place for January

This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing, privately-owned groundworks and civil engineering contractor in the East Midlands.

Established for just over 6years, the business currently employs around 40 operatives and has a strong secured pipeline for 2026
. Projects typically include:

Care homes

Industrial units / warehouses

Associated infrastructure and external works

The business is now looking for an experienced Contracts Manager who can help take the company to the next level and form part of the senior operational team.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing multiple groundworks and civil engineering packages, working across both site and office environments.

This role requires a rare combination of strong groundworks knowledge PLUS strong IT / systems competency
.

You will be involved in:

Overseeing multiple sites and site teams

Attending pre-start and progress meetings

Programming works using Microsoft Project

Producing RAMS and supporting documentation

Co-ordinating road applications and permits

Reviewing and interpreting technical drawings

Managing sub-contractors and suppliers

Working closely with Directors and Clients

Handover and completion of packages

Using Dropbox / One Drive to manage documents and drawings

This is a hands-on and varied role requiring excellent organisation, communication and leadership skills.

Proven experience as a Contracts Manager / Project Manager within groundworks & civil engineering
Strong understanding of:

Drainage

Foundations

External works
SSSTS or SMSTS (essential)
Ability to prepare:

RAMS

Weekly / Monthly programmes

Microsoft Project

Dropbox or One Drive

Reading & managing construction drawings
Based in or willing to cover:

Northants / Leicestershire / East Midlands
Valid driving licence

A mixed background across residential, care homes and industrial builds is highly desirable.

Opportunity to grow into a senior leadership role

Join a business during a period of significant expansion

Ability to influence systems, processes and growth

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for more responsibility, progression and stability in a growing business.