Projects/Contracts Manager

Sheffield
1 month ago
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We're on the hunt for a sharp Project/Contracts Manager, detail-oriented leader to join a specialist team delivering top-tier groundworks and installations across an exciting mix of sectors - from sports pitches and schools to universities, golf courses, cricket grounds, and beyond.

If you're someone who thrives on managing high-quality projects with precision and passion, this could be right up your street.

What You'll Be Doing:

You'll be hands-on when needed, running jobs on-site, managing crews and using tech like laser-guided systems with positioning and measurements powered via satellite data. A basic understanding of laser/total station equipment is a bonus.

You'll manage projects end-to-end - from planning and site setup, to labour/material logistics and final customer handover.

Key skills include:

Strong coordination of site teams, labour, and supply
Cost tracking and project efficiency
Customer and stakeholder management
Confident leadership and communication
High attention to detail and quality deliveryWhat's In It For You?

Salary: £55,000 - £80,000 DOE
Company Car or Allowance (Van or Pickup - your choice)
Overtime Paid (1¼ x after 47 hrs Mon-Fri | Double Time on weekends & Bank Holidays)
£700+ Christmas Bonus potential (based on Bank Holidays worked)
£50/day meal allowance + all travel, mileage, and accommodation covered when away
20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, plus loyalty bonus (1 extra day per year after 3 years, up to +5)
Fully remote
Pension, Statutory Sick Pay, and a supportive team environmentThis is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on ownership and wants to build a career with a forward-thinking, well-established company.

I look forward to receiving your application

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