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
Salary description
£65000.00 - £75000.00 per year