Contracts Manager - Wakefield

Summary Caddick Civil Engineering is a key division of the Caddick Group, specializing in delivering high-quality civil engineering projects across Residential, Industrial, and Commercial markets. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and safety, we are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients. Joining Caddick means being part of a family-owned business that prioritizes excellence, teamwork, and career growth opportunities. We are seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee civil engineering projects in Wakefield & surrounding areas. In this role, you will lead all project activities and teams to ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. You will also play a key part in maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and confidence that supports future opportunities. What You’ll DoProject Leadership & Delivery

• Plan, manage and coordinate projects, ensuring programmes are detailed, realistic and delivered on time.
• Oversee procurement, materials reconciliation and subcontractor engagement to maximise value and minimise delays.
• Ensure all contractual obligations are understood and fulfilled across assigned sites.
• Lead weekly progress, budget and planning reviews, producing accurate progress reports, cost updates and forecasts.
• Manage design requirements, risk registers and project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure timely and defect‑free handovers, supported by robust quality control, snagging and close‑out processes.

Commercial & Financial Management

• Develop and monitor commercial plans, forecasts and cost‑value reconciliations each month.
• Ensure compliant commercial practices, correct subcontractor engagement and appropriate management of retentions.
• Support tenders and negotiations with accurate, commercially sound input.
• Liaise with the commercial team on contract, insurance and legal matters.

Health, Safety, Quality & Environment

• Champion a strong health, safety and environmental culture through visible leadership and compliance with company procedures.
• Allocate SHE responsibilities, ensure training needs are met and maintain site documentation to required standards.
• Oversee subcontractor compliance and ensure sites meet all regulatory requirements, including NRSWA, HAUC and Chapter 8.
• Implement quality assurance processes including ITPs, QA file management and best‑practice standards.

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Build strong relationships with clients, residents and external partners, ensuring excellent communication and minimal community impact.
• Chair meetings, lead presentations and maintain high‑quality project records.
• Manage expectations by providing clear communication of progress and realistic handover dates.

Leadership & People Development

• Coach, mentor and support staff to improve performance, carrying out appraisals and identifying training needs.
• Support company initiatives and client commitments in collaboration with internal functions.
• Undertake any reasonable duties to ensure the effective running of the business.

What We’re Looking For Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience of managing projects within Caddick’s portfolio.
• Good working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, programme and risk management and cost control including forecasting, actual cost and value reporting.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerProject.
• Knowledge of the NEC contract including the Early Warning and Compensation Event mechanisms.
• Experience of Pre-Qualification and Tendering process for a number of multi-discipline projects.
• Educated as a minimum to HNC/HND/Degree level (or equivalent i.e. NVQ Level 6).
• MCIOB or MICE, or equivalent (desirable).
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (desirable).
• SMSTS or IOSH.
• CSCS Managers Card (Black Card).

Personal Attributes

• Excellent people management skills with the ability to influence and mentor.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with both customers and all levels.
• Problem solving skills and analytical thinking.

Why Join Caddick Group?Competitive Compensation And Benefits We offer a competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits to support your career. Career Growth As part of a growing organization, you’ll have clear opportunities for professional development and progression. A People-Centred Approach We prioritize collaboration, integrity, and long-term partnerships, making Caddick Group a great place to grow your career. Disability Confident Employer Caddick Construction is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunities and an inclusive recruitment process for all. Equal Opportunity Employer Caddick Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of background, identity, or status. Caddick Group Benefits Health and Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family, plus cancer awareness initiatives including PSA testing and breast cancer awareness sessions. Birthday Day Off Enjoy a discretionary day off each year to celebrate your birthday. Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme Purchase up to 5 additional days of holiday and spread the cost throughout the year. Caddick Hub Exclusive colleague discounts on groceries, holidays, technology and entertainment. Enhanced Family Friendly Leave Enhanced parental, maternity and paternity leave. Ride To Work Scheme Tax and NI savings of up to 47% on a new bike and accessories. Pension 5% employer pension contribution. Continuous Professional Development Ongoing learning and development opportunities. Private Healthcare & Medicash Private healthcare scheme (benefit in kind). Life Assurance Death-in-service cover of up to 4x salary, valid up to age 70.