Contracts Manager

Role: Contract Manager
Type: Permanent
Location: East, West, and Central Scotland (including Tayside)

Our client, a highly reputable civil engineering contractor specialising in infrastructure and groundworks projects across Scotland, is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to join their team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled professional to take on a pivotal role overseeing multiple sites while driving project success and ensuring long-term growth for the business.

As a Contract Manager, you will:

• Business Development: Identify and cultivate commercial opportunities during tender stages.
• Pre-Construction Planning: Develop pre-construction plans and strategies to align with project goals.
• Project Delivery: Lead the delivery of new and existing sites, ensuring smooth execution.
• Programming & Procurement: Create construction programmes and assist with subcontractor selection.
• Stakeholder Communication: Foster clear and effective communication among clients, technical teams, and the commercial department.
• Team Leadership: Manage and motivate construction teams across multiple projects.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure strict adherence to HSEQ protocols and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Performance Monitoring: Vigilantly oversee project performance, identifying and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Reporting: Support the timely preparation and release of management reports.
• Staff Development: Evaluate team performance, offering constructive feedback and fostering growth.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Educational Background: A degree or HND in civil engineering or a related field.
• Experience:
  • A solid track record in civil engineering.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with seamless execution and optimal resource allocation.
• Skills:
  • Systematic approach to task execution and excellent organisational abilities.
  • Strong commercial acumen, contributing to strategic decision-making and successful financial outcomes.
  • Superb communication and liaison skills.
• Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of construction and civil engineering practices and regulations.
• Certifications: Valid SMSTS, First Aid, and CSCS qualifications.

• A highly competitive salary with an attractive benefits package, including a company car.
• Long-term job security, supported by a robust pipeline of work.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent CV. For further details, contact Karin Campbell on (phone number removed), quoting reference J44624.

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