Senior Contracts Engineer/ Project Manager - Ground Improvement

ZipRecruiter; Etwall CP; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Ground Engineering contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Contracts Engineer or an experienced Project Manager. This role involves managing contracts on site, ensuring compliance with project deliverables, and supporting Ground Improvement projects. Ideal candidates will have expertise in techniques such as Stone Columns and Mini-piling and strong leadership skills in health, safety, and environment (HSE).

Qualifications

• Experience in Ground Improvement techniques such as Stone Columns, Vibro, anchors, grouting, and Mini-piling.
• Strong HSE and sustainability leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts on site, including performance and client liaison.
• Prepare and submit contract documentation to clients.
• Monitor project performance and report to the Operations Manager.
• Develop strong relationships with customers.

Job description

Job Description

About The Role

Our client is a leading Ground Engineering and foundations contractor. Due to an increase in work, they are seeking a Senior Contracts Engineer or an experienced Project Manager, ideally with expertise in Ground Improvement techniques such as Stone Columns, Vibro, anchors, grouting, and Mini-piling.

Duties

• Be responsible for the efficient management of contracts on site, including contract performance, safety, progress monitoring/reporting, client liaison, staff supervision, and commercial aspects, while maintaining safety, quality, sustainability, and efficiency standards.
• Ensure project deliverables are clear through handover meetings with the process team (estimating, design, commercial, procurement, plant, operations) and monitor compliance via KPIs.
• Prepare and submit contract documentation to clients in advance of works, obtaining all necessary approvals prior to site mobilization.
• Communicate deliverables to the site supervisor, and attend site as needed for complex or large projects.
• Maintain comprehensive, neat, and tidy site paperwork.
• Review site records weekly for compliance, manage the closure of non-conformities, and record project changes with the customer, involving the commercial department.
• Monitor project performance daily, ensuring timely closure of actions/risks to maximize margins, reduce costs, and mitigate risks. Report performance to the Operations Manager.
• Demonstrate strong HSE and sustainability leadership.
• Lead or assist in final account settlements with support from the commercial team.
• Review financial performance monthly, revise project forecasts weekly, and manage all contract-related costs and purchases.
• Support work-winning teams with sequencing, constructability, risks, and opportunities assessments.
• Assist at customer meetings and provide input for bid documents.
• Collaborate closely with the process team to ensure effective project delivery.
• Develop strong relationships with customers to understand and meet their Ground Engineering and ground improvement needs.
• Ensure project delivery team compliance with the Business Management System through support and audits.
• Support the delivery of Ground Improvement projects.