Contracts Manager

Job Title: Contract Manager
Location: Head Office in Falkirk, with projects throughout Scotland
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Our client is a leading specialist in the restoration and enhancement of concrete structures, including bridges, wind turbines, tunnels, aqueducts, and heritage-listed buildings. They work with a diverse range of clients, including primary contractors, subcontractors, and end clients, providing you with the opportunity to work on a wide array of projects. They are currently seeking an experienced Contract Manager with a strong commercial awareness and great understanding of contract management to join their team on a permanent basis.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Management: Oversee multiple contracts to ensure financial, safety, quality, and environmental targets are met.
• Pre-Contract Planning: Collaborate with estimators during the pre-contract phase.
• Team Leadership: Lead and delegate tasks to engineering and contract staff.
• Legal and Contractual Knowledge: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current contract forms, legislation, and relevant acts.
• Contract Administration: Accept, approve, and issue contracts and subcontracts.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all company Health and Safety and IMS procedures are strictly followed.
• Project Planning: Plan, programme, and resource contracts effectively.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise, negotiate, and meet with clients, consulting engineers, surveyors, sub-contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Bid Preparation: Assist in preparing high-quality bids, PQQs, and presentations as required.
• Advisory Role: Provide technical, contractual, and legal advice to the team.
• Financial Oversight: Provide accurate information for monthly contract appraisals, budget monitoring, and financial control.
• Claims Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage claims and variations.
• Payment Applications: Compile applications for payment and agree on final accounts.
• Staff Development: Motivate, coach, and guide staff and operatives.

 Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: Minimum of a degree or HNC in civil engineering or a related field.
• Experience: Essential experience in civil engineering contract management.
• Health & Safety: Strong understanding of health and safety policies.
• Attention to Detail: A methodical approach to tasks and responsibilities.
• Contracting Knowledge: Solid grasp of contracting principles and contract forms.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Relationship Building: Proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• IT Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Driving Licence: Full UK driver’s licence.

If you’re an experienced Contract Manager looking for your next career challenge, please submit your CV to Karin Campbell at (phone number removed), quoting reference J44444, or contact us for further information.

Legal Information:
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For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.