Contracts Manager - Ground Investigation

Matchtech Group; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead ground investigation projects from our Harrogate region. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team, balance commercial pressures and provide hands-on project oversight across cross-sector projects.

The role requires strong geology/geotechnical knowledge, proven leadership, and expertise in contract management, cost control and forecasting. You will foster safety and quality, build client relationships, and drive operational

Qualifications

• Experience in a Contracts Manager role within ground investigation or related field.
• Strong knowledge of geology and geotechnical engineering.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of contract management, cost control and forecasting.
• Knowledge of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements in construction/geotechnical sectors.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Collaborative, solutions-focused approach and commitment to technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team to deliver projects.
• Provide direction, coaching and mentoring to Project Managers.
• Oversee delivery of multiple ground investigation projects on time and within budget.
• Coordinate resources and review outputs to ensure quality and compliance.
• Build relationships with clients, internal teams, and stakeholders.
• Champion HSE standards through audits and improvements.
• Manage contract performance, cost, forecasting and resources.
• Support recruitment, staff development and business development opportunities.

Skills

Team leadership

Geology knowledge

Ground investigation

Contract management

Cost control

Forecasting

HSE standards

Stakeholder management

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.