Contracts Manager

Caval Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Edinburgh seeks a Contracts Manager to oversee refurbishment projects in the retail sector. The role involves managing project deliverables, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate has experience in managing retail sector projects valued at up to £1m and holds an NVQ in Construction Management. This position offers great progression opportunities within a growing business.

Qualifications

• Experience working on refurbishment & fit-out projects in retail with values up to £1m.
• Managing multiple fast-paced projects in live retail environments.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Operations Manager on project deliverables.
• Write and update project programmes.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure site packs are completed in compliance with health and safety.

Skills

Contracts Management in Retail

Project Management

Stakeholder Liaison

Education

NVQ Construction Management or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Contracts Manager (Permanent)

Salary: £55k to £60k + £5k Car Allowance + Package

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Role Highlights

Great progression opportunity with a route to a senior role as the business grows.

Opportunity to work with modern and relevant brands.

Role Summary

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

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working as a Contracts Manager on Refurbishment & Fit Out Projects in the Retail sector with values up to £100k to £1m.
• Previous experience managing multiple fast‑paced projects within live retail environments.
• NVQ Construction Management or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Operations Manager.
• Write and update project programmes.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Enforce selection and delegation of labour.
• 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.
• Review and manage 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.

Contact Information

• Sam Hunter – Associate Director (contact details removed).
• Cameron Lally – Senior Resourcer (contact details removed).