Contracts Manager

Clarkson Owens Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarkson Owens Recruitment is working with an established Scottish builder to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager. The role oversees multiple live contracts across Scotland, including refurbishment and fit-out projects, ensuring safety, programme, budget and quality targets are met.

You will coordinate site teams and stakeholders, monitor progress, manage risks and drive commercial performance in a busy contract environment.

Qualifications

• Proven Contracts Manager experience in main contracting.
• Strong background in refurbishment, fit-out, or general building projects.
• Excellent understanding of construction programming and delivery.
• Experience budgeting and working with commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple contracts concurrently, delivering safely, on programme and within budget.
• Oversee refurbishment, fit-out and general building projects from pre-construction to completion.
• Coordinate Site Managers, subcontractors, suppliers and trades.
• Develop and monitor construction programmes and address delays.
• Monitor costs, variations and profitability with QS and commercial teams.
• Attend client meetings and progress reviews; maintain client relationships.

Skills

Contracts management

Site operations

Subcontractor management

Budget & cost control

Client relationships

Education

HNC/HND or degree level

Tools

MS Project

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Clarkson Owens Recruitment is working with an established and highly regarded Scottish building contractor to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager.
The business has a strong reputation for delivering commercial refurbishment, fit-out and general building projects across Scotland, working with a diverse client base across the commercial, industrial, retail,
education and public sectors.
This is an excellent opportunity to take responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple contracts within an established contractor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage multiple construction contracts concurrently, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Oversee commercial refurbishment, fit-out and general building projects from pre-construction through to practical completion.
• Coordinate Site Managers, subcontractors, suppliers and specialist trades.
• Develop and monitor construction programmes, identifying delays and implementing corrective measures.
• Work with commercial and quantity surveying teams to monitor costs, variations and profitability.
• Attend client meetings, progress reviews and internal management meetings.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, company procedures and contractual obligations.
• Oversee procurement planning, subcontractor appointments and resource allocation.
• Identify and manage project risks, reporting effectively to senior management.
• Support tender reviews, pre-construction planning and project handovers.
• Ensure projects are completed to high standards while maintaining customer satisfaction and repeat business.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Proven Contracts Manager experience within a main contracting environment.
• Strong background in commercial refurbishment, fit-out or general building projects.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent understanding of construction programming, subcontractor management and project delivery.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction contracts.
• Experience working with Quantity Surveyors and commercial teams to manage budgets.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive client relationships.
• Relevant construction qualifications, ideally HNC/HND or degree level.
• SMSTS, CSCS and a full UK driving licence would be advantageous.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

A Contracts Manager with a practical construction management background, strong site operations knowledge and confidence overseeing several live projects, supporting Site Managers and taking ownership of programme, quality, client relationships and delivery. Commercial refurbishment and fit-out experience is particularly advantageous.

WHAT S ON OFFER

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Permanent position with an established Scottish contractor.
• Varied commercial construction project portfolio.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior management.
• Long-term career progression and autonomy across multiple contracts.