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Contracts Manager - Piling & Ground EngineeringAshton Recruitment • Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Belfast
Contracts Manager - Piling & Ground Engineering

Contracts Manager - Piling & Ground Engineering

Ashton Recruitment • Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Belfast
15 days ago
Salary
£55,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
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Job description

Ashton Recruitment is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading specialist engineering contractor, for an experienced Contracts Manager to join their growing team.

Contracts Manager -Piling & Ground Engineering

Location: Belfast, with regular travel across Northern Ireland, ROI and the UK
Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced construction professional to lead multiple piling and ground engineering projects across the UK and Ireland. You'll play a key role in delivering high-profile infrastructure and construction projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

If you have a strong background in piling, ground engineering or heavy civil engineering and enjoy leading teams while building excellent client relationships, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will oversee the successful delivery of multiple piling and ground engineering projects, acting as the key link between clients, site teams, commercial departments and senior management.

You'll be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably while maintaining excellent client relationships and leading high-performing project teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple piling and ground engineering projects from commencement through to completion.
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
  • Lead, motivate and develop project teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
  • Maintain strong commercial and contractual control across all projects.
  • Monitor project performance, resources, budgets and programme delivery.
  • Promote a positive health, safety and environmental culture across all sites.
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiencies.
  • Review project documentation, management plans and risk assessments.
  • Report project progress and performance to senior management.

What We're Looking For

Essential

  • Degree qualified in Construction, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
  • At least 5 years' experience managing piling, ground engineering or heavy civil engineering projects.
  • Strong understanding of piling techniques including CFA, rotary bored, driven and bored piling.
  • Proven experience leading and developing project teams.
  • Excellent commercial awareness and contractual knowledge.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the UK and Ireland.
  • Good IT skills.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary of £55,000 - £75,000, depending on experience.
  • Car allowance and fuel card.
  • Discretionary bonus scheme.
  • Generous annual leave with the option to purchase additional holidays.
  • Private medical insurance and health cash plan.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Life assurance.
  • Occupational sick pay.
  • Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP.
  • Annual health checks.
  • Paid professional memberships.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Ongoing training and career development.
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies.
  • Annual volunteering day.
  • Access to on-site gym and wellbeing facilities.

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