Civil Engineering Contracts Manager

Boyd Recruitment; Invergowrie; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

Competitive salary

Job summary

Boyd Recruitment is seeking a Civil Engineering Contracts Manager to oversee multiple civil projects across the West of Scotland. You will take ownership of planning, delivery, and commercial oversight to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and within budget.

In this senior role, you will lead teams, manage resources and subcontractors, maintain client satisfaction, and drive profitability while upholding high standards across diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing Civil Engineering projects and teams.
• Strong understanding of HSE, quality, and commercial management.
• Skilled in planning, resource allocation, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects safely, promoting a zero-accident culture
• Plan, allocate, and monitor labour, plant, materials, and schedules
• Ensure quality standards and client requirements are consistently met
• Manage and develop operatives, supervisors, and subcontractors
• Oversee budgets, costs, and recovery to maximise profitability
• Support business development and tendering activities
• Prepare and maintain construction programmes

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project management

HSE

Quality management

Commercial management

Planning

Resource allocation

Problem-solving

Client-focused

Job description

Civil Engineering Contracts Manager West of Scotland

Permanent Full-Time

An established multi-disciplinary construction contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their growing team. This is a senior role overseeing multiple projects, ensuring safe, profitable, and high-quality delivery across a variety of civil engineering projects

The Role

As a Contracts Manager, you will take ownership of assigned projects, managing resources, staff, and subcontractors while maintaining client satisfaction and company standards. You will play a key role in planning, execution, and commercial oversight to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects safely, promoting a zero-accident culture
• Plan, allocate, and monitor labour, plant, materials, and schedules
• Ensure quality standards and client requirements are consistently met
• Manage and develop operatives, supervisors, and subcontractors
• Oversee budgets, costs, and recovery to maximise profitability
• Support business development and tendering activities
• Prepare and maintain construction programmes

About You

• Proven experience managing Civil Engineering projects and teams
• Strong understanding of HSE, quality, and commercial management
• Skilled in planning, resource allocation, and problem-solving
• Professional, proactive, and client-focused
• Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and project priorities

Benefits

• Private healthcare
• Company vehicle
• Pension scheme
• Competitive salary

This is an excellent opportunity to lead varied and challenging projects with supportive, professional teams while contributing to the growth and success of a well-established contractor.