Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager | Chesterfield | Hybrid | Up to £80,000 + Company Car/Allowance

Situation:

Due to an increasing number of successful bids and tenders, a Contracts Manager who has extensive experience in Geotechnical projects is required to join the UK's leader in geotechnical solutions.

This is a great opportunity to operate across various sectors, including Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Power and Residential, providing you with a niche set of expertise ranging from ground improvement solutions, to piling and earth retention fixes. You will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the project deliverables by monitoring outputs and generating daily project reports.
• Building and maintaining client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact.
• Collaborating with the commercial and estimating teams to ensure effective communication regarding availability and commitments.

Opportunity:

• Work for a globally recognised company within the civil engineering sector.
• Enjoy job security as part of an international organisation with extensive financial strength, expertise, and capacity to handle complex and large-scale projects.
• Access to numerous professional development opportunities, including training sessions and career fairs, often hosted internationally (e.g., in Germany).
• Engage in diverse and fast-paced projects across the UK, offering extensive learning opportunities.
• Benefit from a secure and stable role with a strong pipeline of ongoing work.

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience in a Project Management or Contracts Management role (Essential)
• Proven experience with Soil Nailing, Grouting, Mini-Piling, Anchors, Slurry Walling (Essential)
• Problem solver with an analytical mind – often thinking outside the box to resolve issues (Essential)
• Happy to travel to site circa 1 day a week (could be down South) (Essential)
• Experience of working on large infrastructure projects (Essential)
• CSCS card and full UK driving licence (Essential)
• Degree educated, preferably within Civil Engineering or Geology related fields (Desirable)

Salary/Package:

Position: Contracts/Project Manager

Location: Chesterfield

Salary: £65-80k plus benefits/package (also with car or car allowance)

Working Hours:

Contractual hours: Monday to Thursday 8.00am-4.30pm. Friday 8.00am-4.30pm.

 Hybrid – 2 days in office/1 day likely on site/2 days home – flexible

How the apply for the Contracts Manager role

If you are interested in the Contracts Manager role, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page.

Likely Job Titles: Geotechnical Contracts Manager, Ground Investigation Project Manager, or Geotechnical Site Manager

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