Contracts Manager

The Role

Following a period of growth, and to strengthen our existing teams, we are looking for an experienced, proactive, motivated and enthusiastic Project Manager to join our Operations team, delivering work to clients throughout the UK.

No 2 days will be the same!

Working in a fast paced, varied role, you will be required to manage day to day operational site control of ground investigation and geotechnical projects varying in size within the UK, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, cost control, performance to programme and customer service, leading client meetings, and coordinating with commercial teams. Working with the Site team, you will manage contracts to ensure that they perform in line with budget, maintaining a motivated, effective and safety conscious workforce.

Ideal candidates will have proven experience in contracts management, particularly within infrastructure and energy sectors, and possess strong communication skills.

Based from our Leeds office, it will require regular travel to office and site locations.

We are looking for qualified candidates with experience within the geotechnical industry, with a solid understanding of ground conditions, Drilling and Site Investigation works.

Candidates should have a good understanding of geotechnical processes and contract management, with great communication skills both orally and written.

Candidates must be customer-service focused and have a professional approach, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to liaise with clients and members of the regional team.

Full UK Driving License Required.

Previous work experience within the construction Industry is essential. Experience of living and working away from home would be an advantage. Must be flexible in terms of work and location.

The job will involve frequent travel to sites throughout the UK, and will involve working away from home, as such, applicants must be flexible in terms of work and location.

At Soil Engineering Geoservices, our highly skilled team provide leading geotechnical expertise through ground investigation, drilling and grouting, and geotechnical testing from three bases across the country, capable of undertaking a wide range of investigative and remediation techniques. Our experience over 60 years of business allows us to undertake both land and nearshore marine investigations, works in secure or high risk environments, and a wide range of difficult and restricted access projects.

Supporting our Ground Investigation business, we maintain one of the country’s largest single site Geotechnical Laboratories, UKAS accredited for over 40 test disciplines, which undertakes testing for internal and external projects.

A career at Soil Engineering means working with leading experts and continuously building your knowledge as part of a supportive community that takes care of one another.

When you join the world’s largest specialist geotechnical contractor, you’re part of an international community of over 10,000 experts, based in 31 countries around the world. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to prestigious, ground-breaking projects, using the very latest tools and technology to solve complex problems, constantly learn new skills and take your career in any direction.

Enjoy a benefits package that prioritises you! Here’s what you can expect:

• Career Support: including pathways to Chartership and professional training and development and paid annual professional membership.
• Time for you:
  Attractive holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional annual leave, and Hybrid working available in some roles.
• Family Friendly:
  Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity leave.
• Health, Fitness…