Contracts Manager

Bridgewater Consultancy; Oldham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car allowance

6% employer contributory pension

24 days' annual leave + 8 bank hols

Annual leave progression up to 29 days

Career progression

Training and development support

Diverse, technically challenging soil/

Job summary

Bridgewater Consultancy in Oldham is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead our regional ground investigation operation. You will oversee multiple projects, balance people leadership with commercial awareness, and ensure safety, quality and client satisfaction.

With seven years in ground investigation or related field, a BSc, and SMSTS, you will shape project delivery, build strong client networks, and develop a high‑performing team as part of a growing specialist business.

Qualifications

• Seven years' relevant experience in ground investigation or a related field
• Experience leading and developing a team with clear communication and shared goals
• Ability to coordinate resources, manage project timelines and budgets, while ensuring quality and technical excellence
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, internal teams and technical specialists
• Commitment to health, safety, environment and quality culture and contract performance management including cost control and forecasting

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of ground investigation projects and ensure successful outcomes
• Oversee multiple projects, ensuring quality, efficiency and compliance
• Develop a high-performing regional team and support career development
• Identify opportunities for business growth and strengthen client networks

Skills

Team leadership

Project coordination

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Education

BSc in relevant discipline

SMSTS certification

Job description

Contracts Manager | Lead a thriving regional operation and shape the future of a growing business

20th July, 2026

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established specialist business operating within the ground investigation, geotechnical and environmental sector. The company delivers technical site investigation services across a wide range of infrastructure, development and construction projects, supporting clients with reliable project delivery, technical expertise and a strong commitment to health, safety, quality and environmental standards.

An exciting journey as our new Contracts Manager at our thriving regional office in Oldham. In this pivotal role, you'll lead the delivery of ground investigation projects, shaping a high-performing culture and ensuring exceptional outcomes for both our clients and teams. With your proven expertise in geology, geotechnical, and site investigation, you'll be the driving force behind our operational success, balancing people leadership, commercial awareness, and hands-on project oversight.

Key Highlights:

• Opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team and create a supportive, high-performing environment
• Oversee the successful delivery of multiple ground investigation projects, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance
• Contribute to business growth by identifying new opportunities and building strong professional networks

Preferred Requirements:

• Proven experience in leading and developing a team, with a focus on clear communication and shared goals
• Expertise in coordinating resources, managing project timelines and budgets, and maintaining a strong focus on quality and technical excellence
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, internal teams, and technical specialists
• Commitment to championing a robust health, safety, environmental, and quality culture
• Proficiency in contract performance management, including cost control, forecasting, and profitability

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of seven years' relevant experience in a similar role within ground investigation or a related field
• BSc (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
• SMSTS certification

Benefits

• Company car allowance
• 6% employer contributory pension scheme
• 24 days' annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service, rising by one day per year after the first year, up to a maximum of 29 days
• Opportunity to lead a busy regional office and influence team performance
• Career progression within a growing specialist ground investigation business
• Ongoing professional development and training support
• Varied and technically interesting ground investigation projects
• Supportive senior leadership team
• Collaborative working environment with a strong focus on safety, quality and people development
• Opportunity to contribute to business growth and regional strategy

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the process, please let us know and we will be happy to support where possible.