Contracts Manager - Ground Engineering (Piling)

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd in Bristol is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead safe, profitable delivery of piling and foundation projects across the South West region. You will oversee the full lifecycle from pre-construction through to completion.

Reporting to the Operations Lead, you will drive performance, manage budgets, maintain client relationships, and identify opportunities for growth, working closely with site teams, engineers, clients and subcontractors.

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

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd in Bristol is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead safe, profitable delivery of piling and foundation projects across the South West region. You will oversee the full lifecycle from pre-construction through to completion.

Reporting to the Operations Lead, you will drive performance, manage budgets, maintain client relationships, and identify opportunities for growth, working closely with site teams, engineers, clients and subcontractors.