Contracts manager

Paxton Personnel Ltd; Beauly; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Paxton Personnel Ltd is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager for a leading civil engineering and construction contractor in Inverness, Scotland. You will lead delivery across commercial, contractual and operational aspects, manage client relationships and drive projects safely, on time and within budget.

The role requires NEC experience, strong leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and robust change and risk management.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering civil engineering or construction projects.
• Strong contractual and commercial understanding, NEC experience preferred.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and manage stakeholders.
• Financial, programme and risk-management experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for delivery and performance of assigned contracts.
• Lead project teams with clear direction through the full lifecycle.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Manage contractual requirements, variations and commercial risks.
• Monitor costs, forecasts, programmes and overall financial performance.
• Collaborate with commercial to maximise margins and opportunities.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier performance, procurement and negotiations.
• Ensure delivery in line with programmes, budgets and quality standards.
• Promote health, safety and environmental responsibility.

Skills

Contract management

Senior project management

Client & stakeholder management

Change management

UK NEC contracts experience

Financial, programme & risk management

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Education

Civil engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a leading civil engineering and construction contractor based in Inverness.

The company is a recognised leader in the delivery of major infrastructure and renewable energy projects, with an established presence across Scotland and an exciting pipeline of work ahead.

This is a key role within the project delivery team, offering the opportunity to take ownership of significant projects, work with major clients and stakeholders, and play a central part in delivering complex civil engineering and renewable developments.

If you are an experienced Contracts Manager looking for a role where you can take real ownership, influence project outcomes and progress your career with a forward-thinking contractor, this could be an excellent opportunity.

The Role

Reporting into the senior management team, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of your allocated projects, providing leadership across commercial, contractual and operational activities.

You will work closely with project teams, clients, consultants and supply-chain partners to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Taking overall responsibility for the delivery and performance of assigned contracts.
• Leading project teams and providing clear direction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintaining strong and effective relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Managing contractual requirements, change, variations and commercial risks.
• Monitoring project costs, forecasts, programmes and overall financial performance.
• Working collaboratively with the commercial team to maximise project margins and identify opportunities.
• Overseeing subcontractor and supplier performance.
• Supporting procurement, tendering and contract negotiations.
• Ensuring projects are delivered in line with agreed programmes, budgets and quality standards.
• Promoting a strong culture of health, safety and environmental responsibility.
• Identifying challenges early and driving practical solutions to keep projects on track.
• Providing accurate and timely reporting to senior management.
• Supporting the continued growth and development of the business.

About You

You will be an experienced construction professional with a proven track record of delivering projects within the civil engineering, infrastructure, energy or renewables sectors.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager or similar role.
• Experience managing complex construction or civil engineering projects.
• Strong contractual and commercial understanding, ideally with NEC experience.
• The ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams effectively.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong financial, programme and risk-management experience.
• A commercial mindset combined with a practical approach to project delivery.
• Strong communication, negotiation and decision-making skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
• A relevant qualification in civil engineering, construction management or a related discipline.

Professional membership of ICE, CIOB or a similar organisation would be advantageous.

The Company

You will be joining a business with an excellent reputation within the Scottish construction market and a strong track record across infrastructure and renewable energy.

The company is involved in delivering projects that support the development of critical infrastructure and the transition towards a lower-carbon energy future.

With a strong pipeline of work and ambitious plans for continued growth, this is an excellent time to join the business and build a long-term career within an organisation that values its people and the quality of its project delivery.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
• Strong pipeline of secured work across Scotland.
• Career progression within an established and growing contractor.
• Supportive and experienced senior leadership team.
• Varied and technically challenging project portfolio.
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on high-profile projects.