We’re supporting a well‑established surfacing contractor who is looking for an experienced and organised contracts manager to oversee the day‑to‑day delivery of projects. This is a key operational role, managing teams, coordinating works and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.
The Role
You’ll take ownership of surfacing contracts from award through to completion, working closely with operational leaders, supervisors and clients. The role suits someone confident managing people, coordinating resources and maintaining strong commercial and safety standards.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing daily delivery of tarmac and surfacing works
Planning labour, plant and materials to meet programme deadlines
Acting as the main point of contact for clients and consultants
Leading and supervising site teams, ensuring consistent delivery standards
Ensuring works meet specifications, quality requirements and Highways/CDM standards
Monitoring contract costs, valuations and variations
Managing subcontractors and scheduling surfacing materials
Maintaining accurate site records, diaries and compliance documentation
Supporting smooth handover from estimating into live operations
Identifying and resolving site issues promptly
Keeping up to date with industry standards and legislation
Health & Safety
You’ll promote a strong safety culture, ensuring:
Compliance with risk assessments, SSOW and PPE
Accurate reporting of accidents, incidents and near misses
Support for investigations where required
High safety standards across all teams and sites
What We’re Looking For
Full UK driving licence
CSCS Managers Card
SMSTS qualification
Strong experience in surfacing, highways or a similar operational environment
Proven people‑management experience
Excellent organisational and planning skills
Confident communicator with strong leadership ability
Good IT skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Desirable:
Knowledge of CDM, design management, programme management or risk management
Experience with surfacing materials, testing and specifications
If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!
Appoint Consulting is a Recruitment Business having sought agreement from their clients to find candidates for these roles, in accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations Act 2003.
In accordance with the Employment Agencies Act 1973, Appoint Consulting will not charge any individual seeking employment through their services.
If this role is not suitable for you, we would be happy to have an informal discussion regarding any future opportunities.
While we will endeavour to respond to every applicant personally, on occasion this is not always possible, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 14 days of applying, you have been unsuccessful.
