ONTRACTS MANAGER – BULK EARTHWORKS / REMEDIATION (PERMANENT)

LOCATION

Yorkshire-based office (with regular travel across England – East to West, Yorkshire, and parts of the Northern Midlands).

THE ROLE

Permanent opportunity with an established, growing Yorkshire-based contractor, appointing a Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of multiple bulk earthworks and remediation schemes. This is a cradle-to-grave position with real autonomy, overseeing several live sites at any one time and supporting work-winning activity alongside senior leadership.

You’ll take overall responsibility for safe, commercially successful project delivery – coordinating internal teams, plant, and subcontractors, whilst acting as the key client interface and ensuring programmes, quality, and margin are protected.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project delivery

• Manage multiple technically challenging earthworks/remediation projects from pre-start through to completion and handover
• Lead project planning, resourcing, logistics, and sequencing to meet programme requirements
• Drive a proactive approach to site management, progress reporting, and issue resolution

Commercial management

• Own project budgets, cost control, change management, and forecasting
• Work confidently with NEC and/or JCT forms of contract, including variations/compensation events and commercial reporting
• Support procurement of subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring best value and robust commercial terms

Operational oversight

• Coordinate in-house teams, plant operators, and subcontractors across several sites
• Ensure works are delivered to specification, on time, and in line with company standards
• Promote a high-performance culture with clear expectations on safety, quality, and programme

Technical compliance

• Oversee contaminated land and remediation activities, soil stabilisation, and bulk earthworks operations
• Manage on-site and off-site material movements, including classification, testing/validation, and documentation
• Maintain strong governance on permits, RAMS, temporary works where applicable, and technical assurance

Client and stakeholder management

• Act as main point of contact for clients, consultants, and stakeholders
• Chair/attend progress meetings, provide clear updates, and build long-term client relationships
• Ensure a professional, solutions-led approach that supports repeat business

Work winning / business development support

• Provide input into tenders and pre-construction planning (methodology, programming, resourcing, risk, and commercial considerations)
• Support relationship management and identification of opportunities within existing client networks

REQUIREMENTS (ESSENTIAL)

• Proven track record as a Contracts Manager (or similar) within bulk earthworks, remediation, or civil engineering
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, subcontractors, and contractual processes
• Working knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts
• Confident leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• SMSTS
• CSCS (Manager/Professional level preferred)
• Full UK Driving Licence (must have)

DESIRABLE

• Background in contaminated land / remediation project delivery (including soil stabilisation and material management)
• Relevant construction/civil engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)
• Experience supporting tendering and work-winning activity

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Negotiable depending on experience (with scope to tailor package for the right individual)
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Professional membership fees/support (where applicable)
• Long-term career progression within a growing, well-backed business

TO APPLY

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Your details will not be shared with anyone until we’ve discussed the opportunity in more detail and you’re happy to proceed.

We will also confirm the name of the company hiring for this role during the same conversation.

To apply, simply click “Apply for this Job” on this listing, or email your CV to cv@fulcrumrecruit.com If you have any questions beforehand, feel free to call me on 07880 369 557.