Contracts Manager - Surfacing

Contracts Manager – Commercial & Aviation Surfacing Salary and Package £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, with flexibility for the right level of experience, plus company car, fuel card and package. Accommodation and an allowance are provided when staying away from home. Location Reading, with projects predominantly across the South of England and occasional nationwide travel. Full-time, Permanent Position About the Company Up Front Recruitment is supporting an established specialist surfacing contractor operating across commercial, aviation, rail, residential, educational and local authority projects. The business delivers asphalt, tarmac, resin and concrete surfacing solutions, with particular expertise in aviation work including runways, taxiways and aprons across commercial and military environments. Its work ranges from large commercial developments and specialist facilities through to maintenance, repairs, lining and associated surfacing works. The company places a strong emphasis on trained teams, health and safety, technical knowledge and delivering projects to the required standard and programme. Why Join Them This is an opportunity to join an established team with a varied workload across commercial and specialist surfacing projects. The role offers genuine responsibility for projects from delivery through to completion, working alongside experienced site teams and operatives. The majority of work is across the South of England, giving the role a strong regional focus, with occasional nationwide projects providing additional variety. Where staying away is required, accommodation and an allowance are provided. There is also scope for the successful Contracts Manager to take on further responsibility as the business continues to develop its project portfolio.

About the Role

The Contracts Manager will oversee commercial and aviation surfacing projects, ensuring they are properly planned, resourced and delivered to the required standards. The role will involve:

• Managing surfacing contracts from commencement through to completion.
• Overseeing commercial and aviation projects across the South of England.
• Coordinating site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and other project stakeholders.
• Monitoring programme, costs, resources and project progress.
• Working closely with site management and surfacing crews to ensure works are delivered efficiently.
• Maintaining clear communication with customers and project stakeholders.
• Identifying and resolving practical issues that arise during project delivery.
• Ensuring health and safety requirements are maintained across projects.
• Supporting the planning and procurement of materials, plant and labour.
• Reviewing project requirements and ensuring the appropriate surfacing solution is delivered.
• Managing project documentation and maintaining accurate records.
• Travelling to sites as required, including occasional nationwide projects.
• Working across a range of asphalt, tarmac, resin and associated surfacing works. The company has experience delivering aviation projects involving runway, taxiway and apron surfacing, as well as concrete repairs, joint treatments, AGL and lining. Commercial work includes ports, retail parks, warehousing, commercial developments and specialist forecourt surfacing. Previous experience in surfacing projects is essential. Experience within commercial surfacing or aviation surfacing would be particularly relevant, although strong candidates with a solid background in other areas of surfacing will also be considered. Summary This is a practical Contracts Manager opportunity for an experienced surfacing professional who wants responsibility across a varied project portfolio. With a strong regional workload, specialist aviation projects and a package that reflects the level of experience required, the role offers a stable position within an established surfacing business. Contact Jack at Up Front Recruitment for more information