Contract Manager - Geotechnical

Role: Contract Manager

Location: Gloucestershire

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £35,000 - £43,000 + car allowance

Industry: Ground Investigation / Geotechnical

My client are the UK's largest independent ground investigation contractor and in light of their expanding portfolio both in the UK and Internationally, they are seeking a Contract Manager to join their team.

They place a lot of value on attitude and are known for their progressive spirit, friendly atmosphere, strong focus on innovative solutions and on training and development. If you're energetic, diligent, and willing to learn, they can offer a highly tailored training and development programme to give you the necessary skills to succeed.

Your Role:

• A Blend of Co-ordination, Expertise, and Leadership · Work in tandem with estimators, operations managers, engineers and site staff.
• Manage all aspects of project delivery, including proactive planning, constructing health and safety documentation, and procurement from commencement to final commercial close-out.
• Day-to-day engagement with operational sites to meet client expectations with problem solving where necessary.
• Careful financial management for monitoring, budgeting, projecting and resolving commercial accounts.
• Attend and contribute to critical internal and external meetings.

This is more Than Just a Job

• Exceptional career prospects and a commitment to your continued professional development including professionally recognised qualifications.
• Support from a wide range of players within the business to provide guidance and direction as you progress.
• Flexible working arrangements with the option to work remotely up to two days per week.
• A sustainability focused business environment.
• An exposure to a wide variety of interesting projects across a range of construction and market sectors that continually change and offer new challenges.
• They will help you to develop your career by delivering projects that will range from the tens of thousands up to multi-million pound investigations.

They Need: Your Expertise and Dedication

• A degree in either an Earth Science related discipline such as Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or in Construction Management.
• At least two years of post-graduate experience in a site-based, project management or site agent role highly beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills, a team player mindset, and a hardworking nature.
• Strong numerical and written capabilities, with the ability to meet tight deadlines independently.

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