Job Description

Contracts Manager - Ground Engineering & Remediation

Location:

Ripley, Derbyshire (National travel as required)

Salary:

65,000 per annum + Performance Bonus + Vehicle Allowance or Electric Car Scheme

Contract:

Full-time, permanent (40 hours/week)

Ref:

CM/NW/RECRUITMENT/08092025

About RESTEK

RESTEK is a specialist contractor delivering

concrete structural repairs, composite strengthening, ground remediation, and geotechnical solutions

across the UK.

In 2021, we became an

Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)

- giving all employees a real stake in the business and a voice in its future. With

>500% growth in five years

, a growing national reputation, and a trusted delivery model for major clients such as

National Highways, Network Rail, Tier 1 Contractors, Water Utilities and Local Authorities

, we are scaling up delivery capability across the UK.

To support this growth, we are recruiting for a

Contracts Manager

to oversee multiple specialist remediation and ground engineering projects, reporting directly to our Contracts Director.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will play a

senior leadership role

across our live project's portfolio - ensuring all works are delivered to the highest technical, commercial, and safety standards. You'll oversee a team of Project Managers, Engineers and Site Managers across UK-wide projects, with support from the Commercial, Technical and Operational teams based in Ripley.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the safe, timely and commercially sound delivery of

multiple concurrent contracts

Mentor and coordinate

project delivery teams

including PMs, engineers, and site managers Resource planning, programming, procurement and subcontractor oversight Monitor progress, budgets, variations and

commercial performance (CVRs, forecasts, claims, EWN/CEs)

Ensure compliance with

NEC/JCT

, CDM 2015, EN 1504 and client-specific framework requirements Drive quality assurance, site safety, and environmental compliance Support the Contracts Director with

departmental strategy, pipeline coordination

, and continuous improvement Lead client and stakeholder communications, maintaining strong relationships with principal contractors, consultants and direct client

About You

Proven experience in a

Contracts Manager

or

Senior Project Manager

role within

civil engineering

,

ground remediation

, or

structural concrete repair

sectors Strong knowledge of

NEC/JCT contracts

, construction law, change control and programming Practical understanding of

ground engineering techniques

- including

resin/chemical grouting

,

void filling

,

mini-piling

,

geopolymer injection

,

concrete repair

and

composite strengthening

Excellent team leadership and project coordination skills Sound commercial awareness and ability to manage multiple workstreams under pressure Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and reporting capabilities Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally Qualifications such as

SMSTS

,

CSCS Black/Gold

,

Temporary Works Coordinator

or similar are desirable

What We Offer

65,000 per annum salary

Performance-related bonus scheme

Electric company car scheme

or

vehicle allowance

20 days holiday

+ statutory holidays, with option to

purchase additional leave

EOT membership

after 12 months' continuous service

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme
Work Location: In person