Contracts Manager

Austin Fraser; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contracts Manager specializing in geotechnical engineering to join their dynamic team in Gloucester. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to engage in innovative projects while overseeing project management from planning to commercial close-out. The position emphasizes career development, providing tailored training and exposure to a diverse range of projects. With a competitive salary and flexible working options, this is a perfect chance for a geotechnical specialist looking to advance their career in a supportive environment. If you're ready to make an impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Car allowance

Career growth with professional development

Flexible working (up to two days remote)

Exposure to a variety of projects

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project management and ground investigation/geotechnical roles.
• Valid UK manual driver's licence and full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Managing financials, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Engaging with operational sites and resolving issues.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Numerical Skills

Written Skills

Education

Degree in Earth Science

Degree in Geology

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Degree in Construction Management

Job description

Contracts Manager (Geotechnical Engineering)

Reference: BY1787

Location: Gloucester

Salary: £28,000 - £34,000

This is a fantastic opportunity for a geotechnical specialist to join one of the UK's largest independent ground investigation contractors, based in Gloucester. The Contracts Manager position offers innovative work and career development, providing tailored training to help you succeed.

The Contracts Manager role will involve:

1. Collaborating with estimators, engineers, and site teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
2. Overseeing project management from planning to commercial close-out.
3. Managing financials, including budgeting and forecasting.
4. Engaging with operational sites and resolving issues to meet client expectations.
5. Attending key internal and external meetings.

What the Contracts Manager role offers:

1. A competitive salary (£28,000 - £34,000) with car allowance.
2. Career growth with professional development and qualifications.
3. Flexible working (up to two days remote).
4. Exposure to a wide variety of projects and sectors.
5. Opportunities to manage projects.

To be considered for this Contracts Manager role you must have:

1. A degree in Earth Science, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or Construction Management.
2. Extensive experience in project management and ground investigation/geotechnical roles.
3. Strong communication, numerical, and written skills.
4. Valid UK manual driver's licence.
5. Full right to work in the UK.
6. Live in or near to Gloucester.

If you are interested in this role, please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on (url removed) or call (phone number removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.