Contracts Manager – Ground Investigation

Overview

As Contracts Manager, you lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver ground investigation projects from Harrogate, blending leadership, commercial oversight and hands-on project direction. You will ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery while upholding quality and regulatory standards. You’ll build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders and drive continuous improvement across projects. This leadership role offers scope to shape regional operations and contribute to business growth within a collaborative, safety‑focused culture.

Pay / Benefits

• visible leadership role
• supportive and collaborative working culture
• professional development and career progression opportunities
• involvement in varied ground investigation projects
• opportunity to influence team performance and operational improvements
• regional operation in Harrogate

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team to foster a high-performing environment
• Provide direction, coaching and mentoring to Project Managers and engineering teams
• Oversee multiple ground investigation projects ensuring safety, efficiency, timeliness and budget adherence
• Coordinate resources, assist project planning and review outputs for quality and compliance
• Build strong relationships with clients, internal teams, technical specialists and stakeholders
• Champion HSE and quality standards through audits and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage contract performance, cost control, forecasting and profitability
• Support recruitment, staff development and identification of new commercial opportunities

Key requirements

• Experience in a Contracts Manager, operational management or senior project delivery role within ground investigation or related field
• Strong knowledge of geology, geotechnical engineering and ground investigation projects
• Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate multidisciplinary teams
• Understanding of contract management, cost control, forecasting and commercial performance
• Knowledge of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements within construction, engineering or geotechnical sectors
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities with ability to manage competing priorities
• Collaborative, solutions-focused approach and commitment to technical excellence

• communication
• relationship-building
• stakeholder management
• geology
• geotechnical engineering
• ground investigation

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