Surfacing Contracts Manager

Surfacing Contracts Manager - Highways & Infrastructure
Location: Wiltshire
Salary: £55,000 - £62,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Are you an experienced Surfacing Contracts Manager looking to take ownership of multiple surfacing projects while benefiting from an excellent salary, performance bonuses and genuine career progression opportunities?
My client is a leading UK surfacing contractor looking for a driven and commercially aware Contracts Manager to join their expanding team in Wiltshire. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of highways and infrastructure surfacing schemes, working within a supportive business that invests in its people.
The Opportunity
My client is an established and highly respected surfacing contractor delivering asphalt surfacing and infrastructure projects across the UK. With a strong reputation for quality, safety and continuous improvement, the business has experienced significant growth and continues to invest in its workforce and operations.
As a Surfacing Contracts Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple asphalt surfacing contracts, ensuring projects are completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
You will have the autonomy to manage your projects, build strong client relationships and lead operational teams while working closely with commercial colleagues to maximise project performance.
What You'll Be Doing
Managing multiple asphalt surfacing contracts from initial planning through to successful completion.
Coordinating labour, materials, plant and subcontractors to ensure efficient project delivery.
Developing forward programmes of work to maintain productivity and optimise resources.
Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and resolving contractual matters.
Monitoring project budgets, controlling costs and identifying opportunities to improve profitability.
Working closely with Quantity Surveyors to maximise commercial returns and minimise contractual risks.
Preparing material forecasts and managing resource requirements across projects.
Leading health, safety, environmental and quality compliance, including risk assessments, method statements and site inspections.
Managing, mentoring and developing operational teams to maintain high standards of performance.
Conducting site audits and ensuring projects meet contractual, regulatory and company requirements.
What You'll Need
To be successful in this Surfacing Contracts Manager position, you will ideally bring:
Proven experience managing asphalt surfacing contracts within highways, infrastructure or a similar contracting environment.
A relevant construction management qualification.
A valid CSCS card.
Strong commercial awareness, including budget management, cost control and contract negotiation.
Experience coordinating multiple projects, operational teams and subcontractors.
A thorough understanding of construction health and safety requirements.
Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
A proactive, organised approach to project delivery and problem-solving.
Salary & Benefits
£55,000 - £62,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:
Up to 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase or sell additional leave.
Performance-related bonus opportunities.
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Life assurance and employee savings scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme providing wellbeing support.
Cycle to work scheme and employee discount portal.
Birthday bonus and employee referral rewards.
Company social events and volunteering opportunities.
Ongoing professional training, development and career progression.
Location & Career Development
Location: Wiltshire
Working Pattern: Full-time, permanent
You will be managing surfacing projects within an established operational structure, with opportunities to develop your leadership and commercial management skills.
With continued business growth and investment in its people, this is an excellent opportunity to progress your career within a leading UK surfacing contractor.
Interested in Taking the Next Step?
If you are an experienced Surfacing Contracts Manager looking for greater project ownership, a competitive salary and long-term career opportunities, this could be the ideal next move.
Apply today with your CV or contact Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.
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