Contracts Managerconstruction Department

Tulloch Recruitment Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulloch Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to take ownership of project delivery and support site teams as the business grows. The role involves regular travel to sites across the country with occasional overnight stays away from home.

You’ll plan labour, plant, materials and subcontractors, monitor progress and safety, and keep directors informed of risks and decisions. Strong people skills and a proactive mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams, organising resources and delivering projects.
• Good communication and relationship-building with teams and clients.
• Practical problem-solving abilities and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Willingness to travel to sites and oversee multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Planning labour, plant, materials and subcontractor requirements.
• Visiting sites to monitor progress, workmanship, quality and safety.
• Supporting supervisors and resolving issues to keep programmes on track.
• Maintaining good working relationships with clients and their site teams.
• Checking completed work and addressing any defects.

Skills

People management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Experience in construction management

Job description

A growing construction contractor with a strong order book is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to take ownership of project delivery and support site teams as the business continues to grow.

The role involves regular travel to sites across the country, with occasional overnight stays away from home.

The Role

Working closely with the directors and site supervisors, you’ll manage several projects from mobilisation through to completion.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning labour, plant, materials and subcontractor requirements.
• Visiting sites to monitor progress, workmanship, quality and safety.
• Supporting supervisors and resolving issues to keep programmes on track.
• Maintaining good working relationships with clients and their site teams.
• Checking completed work and ensuring any defects are addressed.
• Keeping the directors informed of progress, risks and decisions needed.

Desired Qualities/Qualifications

About You

Good people skills, practical problem-solving abilities and a positive, can-do attitude are essential.

You’ll need to communicate clearly, build trust with teams and clients, and handle challenges calmly.

Previous fencing experience is not essential. We welcome candidates from construction and other sectors who can demonstrate experience managing teams, organising resources and delivering projects. Technical training and support will be provided where required.

You’ll be organised, approachable and proactive, with the confidence to take responsibility and make decisions