Contracts Manager - Ground Engineering

Pinnacle Recruitment; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Recruitment is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of piling and foundation projects across the SW region. You will oversee the full project lifecycle from pre-construction to completion, ensuring safety, on programme delivery, and quality.

The role requires strong operational, commercial and client management skills, with the ability to drive profitability, manage risks, and build lasting client relationships while leading multi-disciplined site teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple piling and foundation projects simultaneously.
• Ensure all projects are delivered safely and in compliance with company and client procedures.
• Lead and support Engineers, Supervisors, and operational teams.
• Monitor project performance, programme, budget, productivity, and quality.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and key stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation measures where required.
• Work closely with commercial teams to maximise project profitability and recover variations.
• Support tender handovers and pre-start planning activities.
• Conduct regular site visits, project reviews, and progress meetings.
• Drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, and operational performance.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and driven Contracts Manager to lead safe, profitable, and successful delivery of multiple piling and foundation projects across the SW region.

Reporting to the Operations Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the full project lifecycle from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This is a key leadership role requiring strong operational, commercial, and client management skills. You will work closely with site teams, engineers, clients, and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered efficiently while maintaining excellent customer relationships and identifying opportunities for growth.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple piling and foundation projects simultaneously.
• Ensure all projects are delivered safely and in compliance with company and client procedures.
• Lead and support Engineers, Supervisors, and operational teams.
• Monitor project performance, programme, budget, productivity, and quality.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and key stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation measures where required.
• Work closely with commercial teams to maximise project profitability and recover variations.
• Support tender handovers and pre-start planning activities.
• Conduct regular site visits, project reviews, and progress meetings.
• Drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, and operational performance.

As well as continued career growth the role offers a lucrative salary and package