Jobs, fresher vacancy - Contracts Manager • Greater Manchester

Company: HAYS

Greater Manchester

Freelance Contracts Manager Job I 12 Months I Manchester Based I Groundworks & Restoration Your new company You will be working with a well‑established contractor recognised for delivering high‑quality regeneration, public realm, and restoration projects. The organisation is overseeing a major Lottery‑funded improvement programme at a local park, involving a blend of heritage restoration, landscaping, and groundworks.Your new role As the Freelance Construction Manager, you will take charge of day‑to‑day site operations for the park’s restoration and improvement works. Your responsibilities include coordinating subcontractors, overseeing all groundworks and landscaping elements, ensuring programme adherence, and maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and compliance in line with the requirements of a publicly funded project.What you'll need to succeed Proven experience managing restoration, heritage, landscaping, or civil engineering schemesStrong leadership with the ability to manage multiple subcontractors on a live siteExcellent understanding of groundworks and public realm projectsSMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certificationConfident communicator with strong reporting skillsAbility to work independently and keep the project on trackWhat you'll get in return A 12‑month freelance contract with a competitive day rateThe opportunity to lead a meaningful community‑focused restoration projectThe chance to shape the delivery of a high‑profile Lottery‑funded programmeSupport from an experienced project team while retaining autonomy on siteWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4775588