Contracts Manager - Civils / Groundworks

Posting date:	02 February 2026
Salary:	£70,000 to £75,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	04 March 2026
Location:	PE30
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	ARC (Norwich) Ltd
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	0000078215-43277

Summary

Contracts Manager – Civils & Groundworks

Location: King's Lynn
Salary: £75k + package
Type: Permanent

We are currently working on behalf of a well-established and growing civil engineering and groundworks contractor who is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their senior delivery team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially and operationally astute professional with a strong background in civils or groundworks projects to play a key role in the successful delivery of multiple projects.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the management and performance of several projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing multiple live projects from pre-construction through to completion

  
  

• Overseeing site teams, including Project Managers and Site Managers

  
  

• Ensuring compliance with contract terms, programme, and commercial targets

  
  

• Liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders

  
  

• Driving health & safety standards across all sites

  
  

• Managing variations, valuations, and cost control in conjunction with the commercial team

  
  

• Identifying and mitigating project risks and resolving contractual issues

  
  About You

  To be considered for this role, you will have:

  • Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within civils and/or groundworks

    
    

  • Strong knowledge of civil engineering methodologies and construction contracts

    
    

  • A track record of successfully delivering multiple projects simultaneously

    
    

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

    
    

  • Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability

    
    

    To be considered for this position please apply with your CV or for more information contact Jenny Saban in our Cambridge office