Contracts Manager - Ground Investigation

Matchtech; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role

Career progression

Professional development

Varied ground investigation projects

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead ground investigation projects from its Harrogate region office. You will manage a multidisciplinary team, guide project delivery, and ensure safety, quality and commercial performance across multiple projects.

The role requires strong knowledge of geology/geotechnical engineering, client liaison, and an ability to balance people leadership with practical oversight.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Contracts Manager 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 and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of contract management, cost control, forecasting and commercial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team to deliver high performance.
• Provide direction and mentoring to Project Managers and engineering teams.
• Oversee multiple ground investigation projects ensuring safety, quality, cost and schedule targets.
• Coordinate resources and support project planning; review technical outputs for quality and compliance.
• Build strong relationships with clients, internal teams and stakeholders.
• Champion health, safety, environmental and quality standards through audits and improvements.
• Manage contract performance, costs, forecasting and use of resources.
• Support recruitment, staff development and business development.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of ground investigation projects from its regional office in Harrogate. This permanent leadership role would suit someone with a background in geology, geotechnical engineering or a related discipline who can combine people leadership, commercial awareness and hands‑on project oversight across a cross‑sector environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, creating a supportive, collaborative and high‑performing working environment
• Provide direction, coaching and mentoring to Project Managers and engineering teams
• Oversee the successful delivery of multiple ground investigation projects, ensuring they are completed safely, efficiently, on time and within budget
• Coordinate resources, support project planning and review technical outputs to maintain high standards of quality and compliance
• Build strong working relationships with clients, internal teams, technical specialists and other stakeholders
• Champion health, safety, environmental and quality standards through audits, reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage contract performance, cost control, forecasting, profitability and the effective use of operational resources
• Support recruitment, staff development, business development and the identification of new commercial opportunities

Job Requirements:

• Experience in a Contracts Manager, operational management or senior project delivery role within ground investigation or a 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 the construction, engineering or geotechnical sectors
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities, with the confidence to manage competing priorities
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to technical excellence

Benefits:

• Opportunity to take on a visible leadership role within a growing regional operation
• Supportive and collaborative working culture
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Involvement in varied ground investigation projects across multiple sectors
• Opportunity to influence team performance, operational improvements and business growth

If you are an experienced Contracts Manager with a background in geology or ground investigation, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on projects, people and operational performance in Harrogate.