Nicholas Associates are partnered with a groundworks and civil engineering contractor who are one of the most highly regarded companies in their field, due to growth and securing new work they are looking for a Contracts Manager. The company has a high staff retention rate and employee progression programmes, as a business, they work alongside construction companies and deliver civil engineering, groundworks, infrastructure services to new build projects with top 10 house builders. The company is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager from a residential groundworks background who will cover 4 - 6 projects at a time in the East Midlands area, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Chesterfield.Duties and Responsibilities: Manage and deliver multiple residential groundwork projects, from pre-start to handoverCoordinate with site managers, clients, and subcontractors to ensure efficient deliveryOversee budgets, schedules, and health and safety standardsLead site teams with a focus on quality, safety, and performanceSolve problems on-site and maintain excellent client relationshipsReport progress to senior management and contribute to continuous improvement What You''ll Bring: Proven experience as a Contracts ManagerKnowledge of all aspects of residential groundworks including foundations, roads, drainage, and infrastructureExcellent project and people management skillsCommercially astute with good contract and cost control knowledgeStrong leadership and communication