Contracts Manager

JN Bentley; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial benefits

Lifestyle benefits

Health and wellbeing benefits

Training and development investment

Job summary

JN Bentley is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead and manage projects across Scotland under the Scottish Water’s new Enterprise program. The successful candidate will be responsible for the commercial and program delivery while ensuring client satisfaction.

The role requires a valid driving license, willingness to travel, and relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering. You will benefit from a range of financial, lifestyle, health, and wellbeing perks along with tailored professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• CSCS, SSSTS/ SMSTS certifications required.
• Understanding of civil engineering principles and practices is essential.
• Knowledge of NEC3 or 4 contracts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Instill company culture and drive consistency across schemes.
• Lead a team of site managers for program execution.
• Ensure awareness and compliance with company standards.

Skills

Leadership

Civil Engineering Principles

Problem-solving Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

NEC3 or 4

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £600 million, Mott Macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a key Asset Delivery Partner for Scottish Water’s new Enterprise, part of their SR27 investment programme. The Enterprise is set to deliver £9bn of major infrastructure investment between 2027 and 2033, enhancing Scotland’s water and wastewater assets. It will help preserve the nation’s world-class water quality, protect the environment and ensure services continue to meet the needs of customers.

As part of our appointment to Scottish Water’s new Enterprise, we will deliver projects at sites across Scotland. Works will include major upgrades to treatment assets, new and enhanced networks, and resilience schemes that will benefit communities across the country.

25+ years in the water sector

Over Successive Regulatory Periods, MMB Has Delivered a Wide Range Of Complex Water And Wastewater Projects That Directly Support SR27 Priorities, Including

• Enhancing resilience and service reliability through treatment works upgrades, network improvements and resilience schemes
• Supporting net zero and climate adaptation via low carbon design, nature based solutions and environmental compliance projects
• Enabling sustainable growth by delivering infrastructure that supports new development and protects existing communities
• Driving efficiency and affordability through integrated delivery, innovation and collaborative planning
• Maintaining a strong focus on customers, communities and safety across everything we do

The Role Of a Contracts Manager Includes

• Instilling the company culture and driving consistency across a number of schemes for the organisation
• Leading a team of site managers to ensure successful execution of the programme
• Improving awareness, compliance and performance with company standards & processes
• Facilitating the growth and development of the team
• Overall responsibility for commercial and programme delivery whilst ensuring client satisfaction

What You’ll Need

• CSCS, SSSTS/ SMSTS
• HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• Understand civil engineering principles and practices
• Knowledge of NEC3 or 4
• Excellent organization and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region

What’s In It For You

Alongside our significant training and development investment, bespoke progression plan and support to achieve professional chartership, we offer a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

To view our full range of benefits, please see the Bentley benefits brochure attached.