via reed · 29 May 2026 ·7 days ago

Contracts Manager

CMD Recruitment
Taunton Full-time GBP 65,000 – 80,000
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Contracts Manager
Full Time & Permanent
Taunton & M5 Region
Up to £80,000 + Car or Allowance

Are you a Contracts Manager with experience within groundworks or civil engineering?
Do you possess good multi site management experience?
Interested in joining a company with a proud reputation for doing things the right way?

If you have answered "Yes!" to all of the above, then I would like to hear from you!

Our client is a well established business and due to continued growth, they are now looking for an experienced and hands-on Contract Manager to join their operational team and support the delivery of projects across the region.

As a Contract Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing multiple live sites, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to a high standard. You'll work closely with site teams, clients and internal departments to keep projects running smoothly, while maintaining strong relationships and driving consistent performance across your sites.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee multiple groundwork and infrastructure projects across residential sites

  • Ensure projects are delivered in line with programme, budget and quality expectations

  • Promote and maintain a strong culture of Safety, Quality, Cost and Time

  • Support and manage site teams to deliver work safely and efficiently

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors

  • Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental and company standards

  • Identify and manage operational risks across projects

  • Contribute to pre-start meetings, planning, resource allocation and reporting

  • Support the development of site teams including apprentices and emerging talent

Candidate Specification
  • Experience in a Contract Manager or similar role within groundworks or civil engineering a MUST

  • A practical, hands-on approach with the ability to lead and support teams

  • Good commercial awareness and understanding of contract delivery

  • SMSTS and CSCS (Black Card preferred)

  • Full UK driving licence

What They Offer
  • A secure, well-established company with a strong pipeline of work

  • A supportive and approachable leadership team

  • Company car / Car Allowance

  • Pension

  • Opportunities for progression and development within the business

If you'd like to join a business that values integrity, teamwork and delivery, we'd love to hear from you!

Thanks for your application! Successful candidates will be contacted within 7 working days of their applications. Should you not hear from us within this time, please assume that your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.

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