Contract Manager

Murray Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Contracts Manager for a pivotal role in delivering multiple specialist construction projects in the Central Belt of Scotland. The successful candidate will oversee project execution, ensuring safety, timeliness, and budget compliance. Key qualifications include experience managing multiple contracts and understanding NEC/JCT contracts. Offering competitive salary, pension contributions, and professional development opportunities, this position values integrity and staff well-being.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private pension with employer contribution

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare scheme

Continuous training and development

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multiple construction contracts independently.
• In-depth understanding of NEC/JCT contract forms and CDM regulations.
• Strong planning, organisational, and leadership skills.
• Financially astute with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Collaborative and client-focused approach to project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple contracts to achieve financial, safety, quality, and environmental objectives.
• Lead pre-contract planning and liaise with estimators.
• Ensure compliance with safety plans, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Provide contractual, legal, and technical support to teams.
• Monitor budgets and financial control across all contracts.

Skills

Managing multiple construction contracts

Understanding of NEC/JCT contract forms

Planning and organisational skills

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Degree/NVQ Level 5 in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Professional memberships (MICE, CEng, MCIOB, or ICorr)

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Murray Recruitment are recruiting a Contracts Manager for our client based in Central Belt of Scotland.

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of multiple specialist construction projects or a large-scale, complex contract. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of project execution, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple contracts to achieve financial, safety, quality, and environmental objectives.
• Lead pre-contract planning and liaise with estimators.
• Programme and resource contracts in line with delivery schedules.
• Ensure compliance with safety plans, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Approve and issue project instructions, orders, and subcontracts. Procure materials, plant, and subcontract services.
• Provide contractual, legal, and technical support to teams. Maintain up-to-date contract information within CRM systems.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, engineers, surveyors, and subcontractors.
• Monitor budgets and financial control across all contracts.
• Manage and resolve claims and variations.
• Oversee applications for payment and agreement of final accounts.
• Maintain thorough contract documentation and reports.
• Provide input into regional planning and performance reviews.
• Contribute to marketing, recruitment, onboarding, and performance development.
• Support SHEQ and company-wide sustainability and social value goals. Promote innovation, value engineering, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and motivate site teams, promoting integrity and professionalism.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing multiple construction contracts independently.
• In-depth understanding of NEC/JCT contract forms and CDM regulations.
• Strong planning, organisational, and leadership skills.
• Financially astute with excellent written and verbal communication. Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Collaborative and client-focused approach to project delivery. Capable of mentoring, coaching, and developing teams.

Qualifications Required

• SMSTS and CSCS Black Card.
• Degree/NVQ Level 5 in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or working towards).
• Professional memberships such as MICE, CEng, MCIOB, or ICorr (or working towards).
• Full UK driving licence.

Offering

• Competitive salary.
• Private pension with employer contribution matching up to 7%.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays 3 additional paid days for community project involvement.
• Private healthcare scheme. Life assurance and employee assistance programme.
• Continuous training, development, and professional memberships. A company culture focused on safety, integrity, and staff wellbeing.
• Cycle to Work scheme, eye care vouchers, and hobby allowance.