Contract Manager

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Alloa; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Alloa is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to deliver a portfolio of construction projects across sectors. You will oversee projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring safety, schedule and commercial targets are met.

You will build strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers, lead project teams, manage budgets and claims, and report progress to senior management.

Qualifications

• Solid experience managing contracts from inception to completion.
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding.
• Experience across multiple construction sectors or project types.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Leadership and organisational abilities.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and delivery.
• Relevant construction qualifications such as HNC/HND or degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction contracts and projects concurrently.
• Lead and support project teams to achieve delivery.
• Manage budgets, costs, variations and commercial performance.
• Work with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Monitor programmes, progress and project performance.
• Manage contractual changes and claims.
• Ensure health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Provide regular project and commercial reports to senior management.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Client management

Proactive project delivery

Education

HNC/HND or degree in a relevant field

Job description

We are working with an established multi-sector construction company based in Alloa that is looking to appoint an experienced Contract Manager to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded construction professional who enjoys managing projects from start to finish and building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and project teams.

The Role:

As Contract Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of a portfolio of construction projects across a range of sectors. You will oversee projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme, to a high standard and within agreed commercial parameters.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing multiple construction contracts and projects simultaneously
• Leading and supporting project teams to achieve successful project delivery
• Managing budgets, costs, variations and commercial performance
• Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers
• Monitoring programmes, progress and project performance
• Managing contractual obligations, changes and claims
• Ensuring health, safety, quality and environmental standards are maintained
• Identifying and managing commercial and operational risks
• Providing regular project and commercial reports to senior management
• Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships

About You:

We are looking for someone with solid experience in a Contract Manager, Senior Contracts Manager or similar construction management position.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience managing construction contracts from inception to completion
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding
• Experience working across multiple construction sectors or project types
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong leadership and organisational abilities
• The confidence to manage clients, subcontractors and internal teams
• A proactive approach to problem solving and project delivery
• Relevant construction qualifications, such as an HNC/HND, degree or equivalent experience

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and diverse construction business with a strong project pipeline and the opportunity to work across a variety of sectors.

You will have the autonomy to make a real impact, alongside the support of an experienced team and the opportunity to progress your career as the business continues to grow.

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