Contract Manager

Civils Contract Manager – Enabling, Muck Shift & Remediation

Location : Leeds, West Yorkshire

Salary : £55,000 – £70,000 per annum + package (dependent on experience)

Contract Type : Permanent, Full-Time

📋 Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Civils Contract Manager to oversee enabling works, bulk earthworks (muck shift), and remediation projects across Yorkshire and the North of England. This is a key leadership role within a growing specialist contractor, offering the opportunity to manage complex ground preparation schemes from pre-construction through to handover.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Manage multiple civils contracts, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery

Oversee enabling works including site clearance, access roads, compound setup, and temporary works

Lead muck shift operations, coordinating plant, haulage, and disposal routes

Supervise remediation activities including soil treatment, validation, and regulatory compliance

Liaise with clients, consultants, and statutory bodies to ensure smooth project progression

Prepare and review RAMS, programmes, and progress reports

Manage subcontractors and direct labour, ensuring high standards of workmanship and safety

Monitor budgets, variations, and contractual obligations

Support tendering and estimating with technical input and site assessments

✅ Requirements

Proven experience in civils contract management, ideally within enabling, earthworks, or remediation

Strong understanding of bulk excavation, soil classification, and waste management protocols

Excellent leadership and communication skills

Commercial awareness and experience managing NEC or JCT contracts

Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (HNC / HND / Degree)

SMSTS, CSCS (Black Card), and First Aid certification desirable

Full UK driving licence

🎁 Package Includes

Competitive salary (£55,000 – £70,000) based on experience

Company vehicle or car allowance

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

Ongoing CPD and training support

Contact Lee Hopkin for more information (phone number removed)