Contracts Manager - Civils

Global Highland Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Highland Ltd. is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of multiple civil engineering projects, coordinating teams and ensuring safety, quality and commercial success.

You will work closely with senior directors to drive project performance, manage contractual obligations and support bid activity. Driving licence is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Strong background in civil engineering project and contract management.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and balance operational, commercial and contractual priorities.
• Confident communicator and effective team leader.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple civil engineering projects, coordinating clients, delivery teams, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Manage contracts, contractual obligations, variations, risks and project changes.
• Work with the Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager to monitor budgets, costs and commercial performance.
• Lead and support project managers, site managers, engineers and site teams.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Select subcontractors, negotiate contracts and monitor performance.
• Report on project progress, support bids and tenders, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and delivery.

Skills

Contract management

Civil engineering

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Our client, a civil engineering and construction company specialising in building and maintaining infrastructure for the energy, renewable energy and utilities industries are expanding.......

Currently looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the successful delivery of multiple civil engineering projects, bringing together strong teams, effective commercial management and lasting client relationships.

Working closely with the Operations Director and Specialist Works Director, you'll take responsibility for project performance, ensuring work is delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards. You'll play a key role in supporting the sustainable, profitable growth of the business.

What you'll be doing

• Oversee multiple civil engineering projects, coordinating clients, delivery teams, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Manage contracts, contractual obligations, variations, risks and project changes.
• Work with the Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager to monitor budgets, costs and commercial performance.
• Lead and support project managers, site managers, engineers and site teams.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Select subcontractors, negotiate contracts and monitor performance.
• Report on project progress, support bids and tenders, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and delivery.

About you

You'll have a strong background in civil engineering project and contract management, with the ability to lead multiple projects and balance operational, commercial and contractual priorities.

You'll be a confident communicator and effective team leader, able to build strong working relationships, resolve challenges and maintain a clear focus on safe, high-quality and commercially successful delivery.

Driving licence and previous experience in a similar role essential