Contracts Manager - Piling & Foundations

Pinnacle Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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

This senior role requires strong operational, commercial and client-management skills, with a focus on delivering projects efficiently while maintaining excellent relationships and identifying

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 is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the safe, profitable delivery of piling and foundation projects across the SW region. You will oversee the full lifecycle from pre-construction to completion, ensuring safety, programme adherence, budget discipline, and quality.

This senior role requires strong operational, commercial and client-management skills, with a focus on delivering projects efficiently while maintaining excellent relationships and identifying