Contracts Manager

CONTRACTS MANAGER

Contracts Manager 

Are you an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong background in civil engineering, water or utilities?

We are recruiting for a Contracts Manager to join an established contractor delivering a growing portfolio of water, wastewater and civil engineering projects throughout Scotland.

This is a senior position offering the opportunity to oversee multiple projects, lead delivery teams and have significant influence over the operational and commercial performance of the business.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will oversee the successful delivery of multiple civils and water projects, working closely with Project Managers, commercial teams, clients and the supply chain.

Your responsibilities will include:

Overseeing multiple water and civil engineering projects

Managing projects from mobilisation through to completion

Providing leadership to Project Managers and delivery teams

Managing programmes, budgets and resources

Monitoring commercial performance across projects

Managing contractual requirements, variations and change

Managing client relationships and stakeholder expectations

Overseeing subcontractors and supply-chain partners

Identifying and managing commercial and operational risks

Ensuring projects are delivered safely and to programme

Reviewing project performance and implementing improvements

Leading client and progress meetings

Supporting tendering and pre-construction activities where required

Producing reports for senior management

Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements

Supporting the continued growth and development of the civils and water division

About You

The successful Contracts Manager will have:

Significant experience within civil engineering

Strong background in water, wastewater or utilities

Previous experience managing multiple projects

Proven leadership experience at Contracts Manager / Senior Project Manager level

Strong commercial and contractual understanding

Experience working with subcontractors and supply chains

Excellent client-management skills

Strong understanding of project programmes and financial controls

Excellent knowledge of health & safety and CDM

Relevant civil engineering or construction qualifications

Experience delivering projects for Scottish Water or similar major water/utilities clients would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary and benefits package

Permanent position

Long-term career opportunity

Strong pipeline of civils and water projects

Major infrastructure schemes across Scotland

High level of responsibility and autonomy

Career progression

Opportunity to influence project delivery and business performance

Supportive senior management team

If you're an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong civils and water background and are looking for your next long-term opportunity, we'd like to hear from you