Nicholas Associates are partnered with a residential groundworks contractor who are in a period of strategic growth. As a business, they deliver civil engineering, groundworks, infrastructure services to new build projects with top 10 house builders, including, Bellway Homes, Vistry Group, Barratt Homes, David Wilson Homes.The company is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager from a residential groundworks background who will cover 4 - 6 projects at a time. As a Senior Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the company''s largest and most high-value projects (Extensive experience managing large-scale projects is essential for this role) Duties and Responsibilities: Manage and deliver multiple residential groundwork projects, from pre-start to handover Coordinate with site managers, clients, and subcontractors to ensure efficient delivery Oversee budgets, schedules, and health and safety standards Lead site teams with a focus on quality, safety, and performance Solve problems on-site and maintain excellent client relationships Report progress to senior management and contribute to continuous improvement What You''ll Bring: Proven experience as a Contracts Manager Knowledge of all aspects of residential groundworks including foundations, roads, drainage and infrastructure Excellent project and people management skills Commercially astute with good contract and cost control knowledge Strong leadership and communication skills A proactive, can-do attitude