Contract Manager

Company: CMD Recruitment
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Location: Wiltshire
Job Description:

Contract Manager Full Time & PermanentSouthwest Wiltshire / East Somerset Up to 80,000 + Car

Are you a Contract Manager with experience within groundworks or civil engineering?Interested in joining a company with a proud reputation for doing things the right way?

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 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.

Posted: April 1st, 2026