Groundworks Contracts Manager (Newcastle)
About Us:
LNT Care Developments is the UK’s leading purpose-built residential care home developer and constructor. With over 30 years of innovation and a fully vertically integrated model, we have refined and perfected our approach to delivering high-quality care environments nationwide.
As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Groundworks Contracts Manager to oversee multiple groundworks projects across England and Wales.
Location:Sites across North East England (with possible occasional travel to our Garforth Office, Leeds LS25)
The Role:
This is a hands‑on Contracts Management position responsible for delivering multiple projects concurrently. The successful candidate will manage between 5–7 live sites at any one time, each with a minimum of 7 operatives per site.
You will be required to travel regularly to sites throughout the UK and attend our Garforth, Leeds (LS25) office as required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Overseeing and managing 5–7 groundworks projects concurrently across England and Wales.
- Managing site teams and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to a high standard of quality.
- Ensuring full compliance with current Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
- Writing site‑specific RAMS.
- Managing project budgets and maintaining strong commercial control across all sites.
- Completing take‑offs from design drawings for material and plant requisitions.
- Coordinating and overseeing works including:
- RC foundations
- Strip foundations
- Ducting of services
- External works
- Maintaining accurate site records and documentation.
- Liaising effectively with clients, consultants, suppliers and internal departments.
Experience Required:
- Minimum 10+ years’ experience in a Groundworks Contracts Manager role.
- Proven ability to manage multiple sites simultaneously.
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to deliver projects within allocated budgets and timeframes.
- Thorough knowledge of current health, safety and environmental legislation.
- Demonstrable commitment to high-quality workmanship.
- Strong organisational, communication and record‑keeping skills.
Qualifications Required:
- CSCS (Black Card preferred)
- SMSTS
- First Aid at Work
- Temporary Works Supervisor
- Medium Risk Confined Space
- EUSR Categories 3, 4 & 5 – Install, Inspect & Remove Timber, Steel and Proprietary Excavation Support Systems
- Supervisor SWQR (Street Works Qualifications Register)
- IOSH
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme payable twice annually
- Pension contribution
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
- 4‑weekly pay (13 pay days per year)
- No company vehicle provided
Application Process:
Please submit your CV along with 3 references.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Groundworks Contracts Manager looking to join a well‑established, forward‑thinking business delivering projects nationwide.
“At LNT we build great places to live, work and visit. We build homes that are loved by residents, families and the people who care for them.”
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