Construction Contracts Manager

Activus - Recruitment & Marketing; Scotland; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

30 days holiday

Job summary

Activus Recruitment on behalf of a well-established UK construction company based in Aberdeenshire is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead projects across the UK. You will own assigned contracts, manage resources, staff and subcontractors, ensure delivery to time, budget and quality standards, and maintain client satisfaction while upholding safety and company procedures.

You will collaborate with commercial teams, oversee planning, programmes and cost control, and drive continuous

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects safely, promoting a zero-accident culture.
• Plan, allocate, and monitor labour, plant and materials.
• 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 programmes for construction works.

Skills

Construction management

CDM knowledge

Resource planning

Stakeholder management

Travel UK

Job description

Activus Recruitment are working on behalf of a well-established, multi-disciplinary construction company based in Aberdeenshire.

With over 30 years of industry experience, our client has established a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the UK, ranging from concrete and civil engineering to main contracting and design & build. They pride themselves on teamwork, technical excellence, and consistently delivering results that exceed client expectations.

As the company continues to grow, our client is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to complement its existing project teams and ensure safe, profitable, high-quality construction operations across a range of projects in the UK.

The Role

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

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects safely, promoting a zero-accident culture
• Plan, allocate, and monitor labour, plant and materials
• 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 programmes for construction works

About You

• Proven experience managing construction projects and teams
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations, 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
• Comfortable travelling across the UK to various sites, and to Aberdeenshire for meetings regularly.

Why Join the Team

• Private medical care
• 30 days holiday
• Work with a respected, long-standing UK construction company
• Lead varied and challenging projects with supportive, professional teams
• Contribute to the growth and success of a forward‑thinking and innovative business
• Long‑term career development opportunities within a stable organisation