Contracts Manager​/Operations Manager

Contracts Manager / Operations Manager | Lead ground investigation delivery across Scotland

Contracts Manager / Operations Manager – Ground Investigation Location: Scotland
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Sector: Ground Investigation / Geotechnical Contracting / Site Investigation
The Opportunity An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Manager / Operations Manager to join a well-established ground investigation contractor covering projects across Scotland.
We are seeking a candidate with strong UK ground investigation, geotechnical contracting or technical contracting experience who can lead operational delivery across multiple projects.
This is a senior role combining contract management, site operations, commercial control, resource planning, HSEQ standards, team leadership and client delivery.
The successful candidate will take ownership of projects from mobilisation through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, commercially and to the required technical standard.
About the Company The employer is an established ground investigation and geotechnical contractor delivering site investigation services across a range of sectors.
The business supports clients across infrastructure, construction, residential, commercial and development-led projects, providing practical site investigation solutions from planning and mobilisation through to completion.
With experienced operational teams, drilling resources and technical support, the company offers a hands-on environment where senior managers can influence delivery, improve performance and support regional growth.

The Role As Contracts Manager / Operations Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing ground investigation contracts and overseeing day-to-day operational delivery across Scotland.
The role will involve coordinating project teams, drilling crews, plant, subcontractors, laboratories and commercial information to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
Applicants should demonstrate strong operational judgement, commercial awareness and the ability to manage people, programmes and client expectations across multiple live projects.

• Manage ground investigation contracts from mobilisation through to completion
• Oversee the planning, coordination and delivery of multiple projects
• Review project scopes, specifications, programmes and commercial requirements
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to agreed standards
• Coordinate site teams, drilling crews, subcontractors, laboratories and suppliers
• Monitor progress against programme and resolve operational issues
• Ensure project documentation, site records and deliverables are completed accurately
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, clients and internal teams throughout delivery
• Support the successful handover and close-out of completed projects

• Lead day-to-day operational delivery across active ground investigation projects
• Plan and allocate labour, drilling rigs, plant, equipment and materials
• Ensure resources are used effectively across projects
• Support mobilisation, site set-up and demobilisation activities
• Manage operational risks, delays and site constraints
• Maintain clear communication between site teams and office-based staff
• Improve consistency, efficiency and quality across operational delivery
• Support wider regional planning and workload management

• Take responsibility for commercial performance across assigned contracts
• Monitor project budgets, costs, WIP, forecasting and profitability
• Review project expenditure and resource utilisation
• Identify variations, additional works and changes in scope
• Support applications for payment, invoicing…