Contracts Manager

Contract Scotland; Head of Muir; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in Scotland is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery of multiple projects. This role requires a proactive individual with strong leadership and organizational skills to handle client relations, budget management, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering or construction and a valid UK driving licence. This position offers a competitive salary and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager or senior Project Manager role.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering, structural repair or refurbishment works.
• Excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the successful delivery of multiple civil engineering projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure all works are delivered in line with regulations and company policies.
• Manage budgets, monitor progress and prepare performance reports.
• Conduct site visits to assess progress, quality and safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Contracts Manager - Civil Engineering

Are you ready to take the next step in your civil engineering career?

A well-established and respected contractor, recognised for excellence in structural repair and refurbishment, is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join its expanding team.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a confident and organised professional to lead the delivery of multiple projects — ensuring they're completed on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.

At the moment, you may be working as a Project Manager, successfully delivering a portfolio of civil engineering or refurbishment projects and now looking for the next step up — a role where you can take greater ownership, influence outcomes, and drive performance across several contracts.

About the Role

As Contracts Manager, you'll take overall responsibility for the management and coordination of multiple civil engineering and structural repair projects. You'll act as the key point of contact between clients, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors — ensuring smooth communication, efficient delivery, and total client satisfaction.

Your role will combine hands‑on involvement with strategic oversight, allowing you to shape outcomes and contribute directly to the company's continued success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the successful delivery of multiple civil engineering and structural refurbishment projects.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with clients, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure all works are delivered in line with regulations, specifications and company policies.
• Manage budgets, monitor progress and prepare regular performance reports.
• Identify and resolve potential challenges to keep projects on track.
• Conduct occasional site visits to assess progress, quality and safety compliance.

About You

You’ll be an experienced professional from a civil engineering or construction background, with strong technical knowledge and a proactive approach to management.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager or senior Project Manager role.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering, structural repair or refurbishment works.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• A supportive and professional environment where your contribution is valued.
• The opportunity to play a key role in delivering complex, specialist civil engineering projects.
• Genuine career progression within a stable, forward-thinking contractor.

Legal Information

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.