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Ashton Recruitment was established in Belfast in 2004, but our experience in recruitment spans much longer than that. With over 25 years of industry experience, our Managing Director, Karen Ferran, has built long-standing relationships with businesses across Northern Ireland who trust us to help them find the right people.
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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.
Ashon Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency
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Traffic Management Operatives - Belfast
Looking for an active, hands-on role where no two days are the same? Our Belfast-based client is recruiting Traffic Management Operatives to work across Northern Ireland.
If you hold a valid UK driving licence and enjoy being on the road, this could be the perfect opportunity. Full training provided, along with a dedicated "buddy" to support you throughout your training.
Location: Castelreagh, Belfast
Duration: Temporary to Permanent
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Hours: 8am - 4pm (may vary)
Key Duties
- Set up and operate traffic management systems (contraflows, narrow lanes, temporary lights)
- Install and operate traffic management equipment
- Monitor and control traffic during roadworks
- Work as part of a team and engage with the public professionally
Requirements
- Valid UK Driving Licence (max 6 points)
- Experience in labouring, warehousing, or manual handling
Desirable
- CSR Card
- Previous traffic management experience
Ashton Recruitment serves as an Employment Business.
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