Construction Contracts Manager

WMR Contractors Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A Principal Contractor in Glasgow is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee construction projects across Scotland. The role requires strong leadership skills, project management expertise, and a background in construction, offering a salary range between £50,000 to £75,000. Benefits include 33 days annual leave and a company vehicle..

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Company vehicle

Qualifications

• Proven track record in management of construction projects.
• Experienced in site and contracts management with successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, procurement, and execution of construction projects.
• Mentor and guide onsite and contracts team members.
• Ensure safety compliance and quality standards throughout project duration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 6 in Construction or Honours Degree

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

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Contracts Manager Vacancy

Job Overview

Principal Contractor, Glasgow, with sites throughout Scotland across multiple sectors are seeking a skilled, experienced and reliable Contracts Manager to join our growing, hardworking and dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have the responsibility of the planning, procurement and execution of construction projects from inception to completion. With a strong background in site and contracts management, you must possess a clear evidence of excellent leadership abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills to ensure that projects are completed safely, to program, within budget, and to the levels of our exceptional quality standards.

As Contracts Manager you’ll be responsible for the delivery and oversight of multiple construction projects from £100,000 to £3million. The role will be multifaceted and suit those with a strong technical and commercial background. From motivating, managing and engaging your site team to site inspections, audits and ensuring your projects meet commercial targets, you will play a fundamental role in the successful delivery of these projects. Reporting to the Senior Contracts Manager, you will be heavily involved in client and external stakeholder management. We have a long track record of repeat work with existing clients and are proud of their brand and relationships within their core sectors.

Hours of work Monday-Friday 8am – 4:30pm

The Ideal candidate will:

• Oversee site operations, project timelines and contract costs.
• Liaise with clients, sub-contractors and regulatory bodies as required.
• Ensure safety compliance and adherence to all relevant statutory and industry standards for the project duration.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across project execution.
• Mentor and guide onsite staff and office-based members of the contracts team.
• Ensure quality control and adherence to all relevant construction standards and regulations.
• Attend operational meetings with the client as required to discuss performance.
• Monitor contract and team performance providing formal monthly reports to the client and Director, confirming compliance with the requirements of the contract and identifying issues for discussion, future workload, risks and opportunities.

Skills/Qualifications

• Be a motivated leader with a proven track record in management of construction projects.
• A strong background in construction with NVQ Level 6 or above or Honours Degree in a Construction based subject.
• Be an experienced Construction or Contracts Manager able to evidence successful project delivery of significant scale.
• Have an eye for detail and strives for accuracy and quality control
• Have a conscientious and detailed approach to work
• Posses strong communication skills and be able to think on their feet
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, staff and project stakeholders.
• Display natural leadership skills, able to get the best out of their team whilst developing their own skillset
• Thrive under pressure, communicate effectively, and bring a solutions-focused mindset to every challenge
• Possess excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and manage multiple projects
• Be pragmatic in their approach
• A comprehensive understanding of Health and Safety regulations and ability to implement and communicate these effectively to project Stakeholders.
• Look for continuous improvement, and able to challenge the status quo when necessary
• Approach and deal with queries in a professional and confidential manner
• Ability to utilise MS office packages including excel and MS Project.
• Hold an SMSTS qualification, CSCS gold card and full clean driving licence.

In addition to salary, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

• 33 days annual leave
• Company vehicle

Please email your CV or any enquiries in the first instance to [e-mail] and we will get back to you by return.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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