Contracts Manager

Breedon Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tailored salary

Company Pension

Company car or cash allowance

25 days annual leave

Share Saver Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee assistance programme

Discounts via benefits platform

Career progression

Job summary

Breedon Group is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead surfacing operations across Grampian from Netherglen Quarry or nearby sites. The role is field-based, with oversight of surfacing squads to deliver projects safely, on time and to high quality standards.

You will work with operations teams and subcontractors, driving performance, maintaining client relationships and promoting HSE culture while developing the surfacing business across the region.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience leading surfacing activities in local authority or strategic road network environments.
• Strong commercial awareness with ability to manage budgets, costs and contract performance.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong document management capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams while building stakeholder relationships.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills across organisational levels.
• Analytical mindset to interpret operational and financial data for decision making.
• Commitment to high health, safety, wellbeing and environmental standards.
• Desirable professional qualification or membership; SMSTS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient delivery of asphalt surfacing contracts across varied projects.
• Manage contract performance to meet time, budget and quality targets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, authorities and subcontractors.
• Identify opportunities to increase volume, grow customer base and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and policy standards.
• Monitor financial and operational performance against plans and targets.
• Provide leadership to operational teams and promote continuous improvement.
• Maintain records and reporting to support contract management decisions.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and service.

Skills

Surfacing leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder relations

Health & safety

Contract performance

Team leadership

Negotiation skills

Data interpretation

Document management

Environmental compliance

Education

Technical qualification

Professional institution membership

SMSTS certification

Job description

Contracts Manager

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Netherglen Quarry, Elgin

Description

About Breedon Group: Breedon Group plc is a leading vertically integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We're dedicated to providing high-quality materials and services for the construction industry, with a commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. Joining Breedon means becoming part of a team that values excellence and is committed to making a positive impact.

Location: This role can be based in either Kintore, Aberdeenshire or Rothes, Moray.

Position Overview: Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Contracts Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of surfacing operations across Grampian. This field-based role involves overseeing surfacing squads and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

Working closely with operational teams and subcontractors, the Contracts Manager will play a key role in driving business performance, maintaining strong client relationships, and identifying opportunities for growth. The successful candidate will provide visible leadership across multiple sites, championing a positive health, safety, and wellbeing culture while supporting the continued development of the surfacing business throughout the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and efficient delivery of asphalt surfacing contracts across a range of public highway, residential, commercial, and industrial projects
• Manage contract performance to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, local authorities, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders
• Drive business performance by identifying opportunities to increase volume, grow the customer base, and improve profitability
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and company policies, promoting a positive safety culture throughout the business
• Monitor operational and financial performance against annual business plans and agreed targets
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to operational teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reporting to support effective contract management and decision-making
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and customer service.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Demonstrable experience leading the delivery of surfacing activities within either a local authority or strategic road network environment
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets, costs, and contract performance effectively
• Excellent organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail and strong document management capabilities
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams while building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to engage at all levels of an organisation
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret operational and financial data to support decision-making
• Commitment to promoting and maintaining high standards of health, safety, wellbeing, and environmental compliance
• A relevant technical qualification and/or membership of a recognised professional institution is desirable
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification is desirable.

Benefits

• A tailored, competitive salary
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company car or cash allowance
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top
• Share Saver Scheme participation
• Company Life Assurance Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
• Discounts on a wide range of products through our employee benefits platform
• Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways.

Diversity Statement: At Breedon Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.