Posted 05 August, 2026
Contracts Manager
Cipher Search
Dorset, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Contracts Manager | RC Frame & Groundworks
\nLocation: South Cost | Salary: £85,000 - £95,000
\nSkilled Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role.
\nWe are partnering with a well-established specialist contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality reinforced concrete frame and groundworks packages. Due to a strong and growing pipeline of work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to take ownership of project delivery and client relationships.
\nThe role:
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- Take full operational and commercial responsibility for the delivery of RC frame and groundworks projects \n
- Manage projects from pre-construction through to completion, delivered safely, on programme and within budget \n
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong long-term relationships \n
- Oversee programme, resource planning, labour, plant and subcontractor management \n
- Monitor budgets, valuations and commercial performance alongside the commercial team \n
- Drive health, safety, quality and environmental standards across all sites \n
- Provide clear leadership and direction to multiple site teams and project staff \n
What you will bring:
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- Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, Operations Manager or senior Project Manager within civil engineering \n
- Strong background in RC frame construction and groundworks \n
- A track record of delivering projects to time, cost and quality \n
- Commercial awareness and a solid grasp of contracts and project financials \n
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to manage client relationships at a senior level \n
- Relevant qualifications such as SMSTS, CSCS and a degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or Construction (desirable) \n
