Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

This challenging and exciting opportunity requires an individual with a good technical background and demonstrable experience in taking total responsibility for the delivery of a range of geotechnical engineering projects.

Our client is one of the UKs leading geotechnical specialists with a reputation for quality and innovation within the fields of ground and site investigation, drilling & grouting, and ground and soil stabilisation and improvement. Our client focuses on all aspects of modern geotechnics engineering, with a specialisation for various multi-disciplined techniques for numerous project applications.

Overview

The business has a strategy to grow significantly over the next three to five years, coupled with the recent award of several long-term major contracts, resulting in an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Manager to play a key role in realising this strategy and delivering these works. The successful candidate should be professionally qualified and possess demonstrable experience in leading the delivery of geotechnical and ground engineering projects across all sectors. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will provide leadership for the successful delivery of multiple contracts running simultaneously at differing stages, which will include managing teams, being the key focal point of contact for clients and the wider group, and resolving any technical, operational and commercial issues.

The Role

Plan, programme and deliver contracts in conjunction with the senior team, internal departments, and subcontractors in accordance with company policy

Take responsibility for all assigned projects, including the review of estimates and designs to ensure relevant suitability, and leading projects with the client through all stages

Inspect works in progress to ensure conformance with company procedures and governance, and ensure schemes are delivered in accordance with the correct designs and specifications

Ensure HSEQ plans and RAMS are prepared for contracts in accordance with company policy

Attend regular meetings with the cont...