Construction Manager

Contract Scotland; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead a major project in Scotland on a 12-month contract. You’ll drive site operations, coordinate multi‑discipline teams and keep the programme on track, with strong emphasis on safety and quality.

You’ll manage subcontractors, plan resources and solve challenges to maintain progress, delivering on time and within budget while upholding RAMS and safe systems of work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage complex site operations.
• Knowledge of construction programming, health and safety, and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Take lead on site operations, coordinating teams and subcontractors.
• Keep the programme moving with planning and sequencing.
• Set health and safety standards and ensure RAMS are followed.
• Manage site logistics, plant, deliveries and access.
• Maintain high workmanship and quality against design specs.
• Collaborate with planning, commercial, design and PM teams.
• Monitor progress and address subcontractor performance issues.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Site programming

Health & safety

Quality control

Subcontractor management

Job description

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER – £500–£550 PER DAY PAYE

12-Month Contract | Monday–Friday

Ready for a contract that puts you at the heart of project delivery?

We’re looking for an experienced Construction Manager who can take control of complex construction operations, lead from the front and keep a major project moving. With a 12-month contract and £500–£550 per day PAYE, this is an opportunity to take on a key leadership role and make a real impact on how work gets delivered.

THE CHALLENGE

This isn’t just about keeping an eye on site. You’ll be driving operations, bringing multiple teams together and making sure every stage of construction is properly planned, coordinated and delivered. You’ll take ownership of work packages, manage subcontractors and lead site teams to ensure the right people, plant and materials are in place at the right time. When challenges arise, you’ll be expected to take the lead, find solutions and keep progress on track.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Taking the lead on site operations, coordinating construction teams and subcontractors to drive productivity and delivery.
• Keeping the programme moving through effective planning, sequencing and proactive problem-solving.
• Setting the standard for health and safety, ensuring RAMS and safe systems of work are followed across site.
• Managing site logistics, resources, plant, deliveries and access to keep operations running efficiently.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and ensuring construction activities meet design specifications and quality requirements.
• Working closely with planning, commercial, design and project management teams to overcome challenges and achieve project targets.
• Monitoring progress, managing subcontractor performance and addressing issues before they impact delivery.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

You’ll have proven Construction Manager experience, strong leadership skills and the confidence to manage complex site operations. You’ll understand construction programming, health and safety, quality control and subcontractor management, with the commercial awareness to make informed decisions under pressure.

THE DETAILS

• Rate: £500–£550 per day
• Payment: PAYE only
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Monday–Friday

Legal Information: We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.