Contracts Manager

Corrie Recruitment; Beauly; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Corrie Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager based in Beauly with travel to lead multiple civil engineering projects. The role is permanent with a 42.5 hour week, and you will work closely with the Operations Director and Specialist Works Director to ensure safety, on-time delivery, budget control and high-quality outcomes.

You will coordinate with clients, delivery teams, suppliers and subcontractors, manage contractual variations and risks, and support bids and

Qualifications

• Strong background in civil engineering project and contract management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and balance operational, commercial and contractual priorities.
• Confident communicator with strong leadership skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve challenges.
• Commitment to safe, high-quality and commercially successful project delivery.
• Full driving licence essential.
• Previous experience in a similar role essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple civil engineering projects, coordinating clients, delivery teams, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Manage contracts, contractual obligations, variations, risks and project changes.
• Work with the Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager to monitor budgets, costs and commercial performance.
• Lead and support project managers, site managers, engineers and site teams.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Select subcontractors, negotiate contracts and monitor performance.
• Report on project progress, support bids and tenders, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and delivery.

Skills

Civil engineering

Contract management

Leadership

Budget monitoring

Communication

Problem solving

Health & safety

Driving licence

Job description

Job Title: Contracts Manager

Location: Based in Beauly but required to travel

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 42.5 hours

We're looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the successful delivery of multiple civil engineering projects, bringing together strong teams, effective commercial management and lasting client relationships.

Working closely with the Operations Director and Specialist Works Director, you'll take responsibility for project performance, ensuring work is delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

What you'll be doing

• Oversee multiple civil engineering projects, coordinating clients, delivery teams, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Manage contracts, contractual obligations, variations, risks and project changes.
• Work with the Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager to monitor budgets, costs and commercial performance.
• Lead and support project managers, site managers, engineers and site teams.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Select subcontractors, negotiate contracts and monitor performance.
• Report on project progress, support bids and tenders, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and delivery.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong background in civil engineering project and contract management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and balance operational, commercial and contractual priorities.
• Confident communicator with strong leadership skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve challenges.
• Commitment to safe, high-quality and commercially successful project delivery.
• Full driving licence essential.
• Previous experience in a similar role essential.

We are an equal opportunities employer and actively promote inclusive, fair and transparent recruitment practices. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity throughout the recruitment process.

You must be a UK resident or have proof of right to work in the UK