Contracts Manager

ZipRecruiter; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected civil engineering contractor in Aberdeen is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee project delivery and manage commercial opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, experience in civil groundwork, and strong interpersonal skills. The role offers competitive salary, company vehicle, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Practical experience in civil groundwork and infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop commercial opportunities during the tender process.
• Prepare and submit competitive tenders.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Health and safety knowledge

Project management

Education

Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Contracts Manager – Civil Engineering

Location: Aberdeen
Type: Full-time, Permanent

A respected and well-established civil engineering contractor based in Aberdeen is currently seeking a dedicated Contracts Manager to join its dynamic commercial team. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects and a longstanding commitment to the health and safety of its workforce, the company continues to set industry standards across the region.

This opportunity would suit either an experienced Contracts Manager with a background in civil engineering projects, or an Engineer looking to progress into a more commercially focused role. The organisation delivers work across a range of sectors, with particular emphasis on roads, groundworks, and infrastructure frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying and developing commercial opportunities during the tender process
• Preparing and submitting competitive tenders
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with both new and existing clients
• Developing and managing short- and long-term project programmes
• Producing monthly progress and performance reports
• Overseeing material procurement, labour allocation, and plant resourcing on site
• Ensuring compliance with contractual requirements
• Monitoring project delivery and applying corrective measures where necessary
• Conducting thorough project close-out procedures and compiling reports
• Assisting in the development and execution of commercial strategies
• Supporting timely and accurate reporting for management review
• Monitoring and supporting the performance of project teams

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree or HNC in Civil Engineering (or a closely related discipline)
• Practical experience within civil engineering, particularly in civil groundwork and infrastructure projects.
• A sound understanding of health and safety policies and practices
• A structured and methodical approach to work
• Familiarity with contracting principles and standard forms of contract
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and client-facing skills
• Proven experience in building and maintaining professional relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general IT tools
• A full, clean UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

The company places a strong emphasis on professional growth and long-term staff development. If you ae interested please send over your most recent CV.
For further details, contact Louise Knock on 01786 446651, quoting reference J46015.

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 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.