Peace Recruitment are working with a well-established, family-owned Groundworks contractor based in Edinburgh, specializing in high-quality residential and commercial civil works throughout the Central Belt of Scotland. With a reputation for excellence, reliability, and community focus, we are committed to delivering projects on time and within budget while fostering long-term relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our client. This pivotal role will oversee and manage a range of civil engineering projects, primarily within residential and commercial sectors, ensuring their successful delivery from start to finish. As the Contracts Manager, you will play a crucial role in upholding our reputation for quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management: Lead and manage multiple civil engineering projects, ensuring they are completed to the highest standards.
Contracts Administration: Oversee contract preparation, negotiation, and execution to ensure compliance with legal, client, and company requirements.
Budget Control: Monitor project budgets, control costs, and forecast expenditure, ensuring projects are delivered within financial targets.
Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to facilitate smooth project delivery.
Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure projects are delivered on time and without compromising quality or safety.
Team Leadership: Provide direction, support, and guidance to site teams and other relevant personnel.

Key Skills and Experience:

Proven experience in contracts management within civil engineering, particularly on residential or commercial projects.
Strong knowledge of contract forms, legal standards, and health & safety regulations.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a proven ability to build relationships and manage stakeholders.
Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, and financial management for construction projects.
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop project teams to achieve high performance and project success.

What We Offer:

Competitive Salary: Up to 70,000 based on experience + Car or car allowance + benefits package