Groundworks Contracts Manager (Truro)

Job description:

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 South West 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:
• Deep drainage
• 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

Benefits:

• 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person