Contracts Manager

Caval Limited; Bathgate; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Contracts Manager based in Bathgate, Scotland. This permanent position offers a salary of £60k to £70k, along with a £6k car allowance. You will report to the Operations Manager while managing refurbishment and fit-out projects ranging from £2m to £6m. Key responsibilities include managing project delivery, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The role also allows for hybrid work arrangements, offering flexibility between home, office, and site.

Qualifications

• Must have Contracts Manager experience in refurbishment & fit-out.
• Must manage multiple projects with values between £2m to £6m.
• Must have SVQ in Construction Management or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Operations Manager and manage project delivery.
• Write and update project programmes effectively.
• Liaise with stakeholders and ensure compliance with health and safety.
• Manage site teams and subcontractors to ensure quality.

Skills

Experience working as a Contracts Manager on Refurbishment & Fit Out Projects

Previous experience managing multiple fast-paced projects

Experience of writing construction programmes using MS Projects

Education

SVQ Construction Management or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Contracts Manager (Permanent)

Salary: £60k to £70k + £6k Car Allowance + Package

Location: Bathgate, West Lothian(Hybrid)

Role Highlights:

• Great progression opportunity with a route to a senior role as the business grows
• Hybrid / flexuble Working available between home, office and site
• Opportunity to work with modern and relevant brands

The Role

As the Contracts Manager, you will be reporting to the Operations Manager in delivering fitout and refurbishment projects across multiple sectors within Scotland.

Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications

For this role you must possess the following;

• Experience working as a Contracts Manager on Refurbishment & Fit Out Projects working with values ranging from £2m to £6m
• Previous experience managing multiple fast paced projects
• SVQ Construction Management or equivalent
• Experience of writing construction programmes using MS Projects

Duties

• Reporting to the Operations Manager
• Write and update project programmes
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• Enforce on labour selection and delegation
• Assist with project procurement requirements
• Ensure live project trackers and systems are kept up to date
• Ensure site packs are completed and sites are set up in accordance with relevant health and safety requirements
• Arrange and chair project meetings with all management team and clients, on and off site
• Manage projects on site and throughout to completion
• Implement RAMS strategies
• Manage internal construction teams and sub-contractors on site
• Manage contractor works and quality on site.
• Manage project variations with sub-contractor and clients
• Work with interior design team and attend design meetings on site when required
• Deliver all project KPI's
• Reviewing and managing value engineering options throughout project life cycles
• Monitor project budgets and costs
• Manage quality, snagging, and delivery, throughout project life cycles
• Sign off snagging on site with sub-contractors and clients