Piling Recruitment Group (PRG) is recruiting on behalf of a leading piling contractor for an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to oversee complex piling projects from pre-construction through to final delivery. This is a senior leadership role, ensuring programmes run efficiently, commercial risks are controlled, and projects are delivered to the highest standards.
The Role
As Senior Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for:
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Managing multiple piling project programmes from start to completion
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Overseeing site delivery teams and providing technical and commercial guidance
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Reviewing tender submissions, contributing to estimates, and assessing project feasibility
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Ensuring full understanding and compliance with NEC contract forms
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Identifying and mitigating commercial and contractual risks
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Managing change, early warnings, compensation events, and client communications
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Chairing progress meetings, ensuring clear reporting and programme control
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Supporting the wider business in improving systems, processes, and project outcomes
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
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Strong experience in piling, ground engineering, or foundation contracting
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A proven track record managing projects and programmes at Contracts Manager or Senior Contracts Manager level
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Solid understanding of NEC contracts and their contractual mechanisms
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Ability to challenge, review, and contribute to estimations and tender submissions
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Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage clients, suppliers, and internal teams
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Strong commercial awareness and strategic problem-solving abilities
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Ability to travel as required to project sites across the UK