Contracts Manager
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £95,000 to £115,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Hatfield, AL2 1QL |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Contracts Manager
UK Wide | Remote Working | Hertfordshire Head Office
A leading civils, concrete and groundworks contractor delivering high-quality infrastructure, enabling works and reinforced concrete packages across the UK are looking for a contracts manager to join the team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven construction professional to play a pivotal role in managing multiple projects across sectors including commercial, industrial and data centre developments.
The Role
You will be responsible for overseeing several projects simultaneously, ensuring safe, profitable and successful delivery from pre-construction through to handover.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing multiple live civils and groundworks projects.
- Leading Project Managers, Site Managers and delivery teams.
- Working closely with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
- Reviewing programmes and project performance.
- Driving health and safety standards across all sites.
- Managing project budgets and commercial performance.
- Supporting pre-construction activities and tender reviews.
- Identifying operational improvements and efficiencies.
- Providing regular reports to the Managing Director.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within civils, groundworks or reinforced concrete construction.
- Strong knowledge of drainage, infrastructure and enabling works.
- Experience delivering commercial and data centre projects.
- Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Commercial awareness and contract knowledge.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Previous experience with leading civils or contracting businesses.
- Experience delivering large-scale RC, infrastructure or enabling works packages.
- Strong pre-construction knowledge.
Package
- Up to £115,000 salary
- Mileage and expenses
- Flexible working arrangements
- UK-wide project exposure
- Long-term progression opportunities
- Supportive and ambitious leadership team
If you are an experienced Contracts Manager looking to join a growing contractor with an exciting future, we would love to hear from you.
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