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C&P Recruitment; Inverness; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Holidays

Pension scheme

Comprehensive training and development

Clear career progression pathways

Job summary

C&P Recruitment in the North of Scotland seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee projects from pre-construction to handover. You will act as the primary contact for delivery teams, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and to high standards. This permanent on-site role is based near Inverness (IV1 1DN).

Salary £70,000–£85,000 per annum, plus a company car or car allowance, pension, holidays, and extensive training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Oversee multiple construction sites from pre-construction through to completion and handover.
• Monitor project progress and address risks, issues, and delays proactively.
• Maintain high standards of quality throughout the construction process.
• Lead, manage, mentor, and support Project Managers and Site Agents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple construction sites from pre-construction through to completion and handover.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with design specifications, agreed deadlines, budgets, and financial targets.
• Monitor project progress and address risks, issues, and delays proactively.
• Maintain high standards of quality throughout the construction process.
• Lead, manage, mentor, and support Project Managers and Site Agents.
• Promote a high-performing, collaborative, and accountable team culture.
• Provide guidance and support to ensure teams meet project and business objectives.
• Encourage continuous improvement across project delivery operations.

Job description

C&P Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading construction business to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager for their numerous pipeline of projects in the North of Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager to take responsibility for overseeing projects from pre-construction through to handover. You will act as the primary point of contact for project delivery teams, ensuring that all builds are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple construction sites from pre-construction through to completion and handover.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with design specifications, agreed deadlines, budgets, and financial targets.
• Monitor project progress and address risks, issues, and delays proactively.
• Maintain high standards of quality throughout the construction process.
• Lead, manage, mentor, and support Project Managers and Site Agents.
• Promote a high-performing, collaborative, and accountable team culture.
• Provide guidance and support to ensure teams meet project and business objectives.
• Encourage continuous improvement across project delivery operations.

Commercial Governance

• Work closely with the commercial team to monitor budgets and financial performance.
• Manage variations, costs, and contractual requirements effectively.
• Identify opportunities to maximise profitability and improve project outcomes.
• Ensure accurate forecasting and financial reporting across projects.

Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance

• Enforce strict health, safety, and environmental standards across all sites.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, relevant legislation, and industry best practice.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture across project teams and supply chain partners.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and supply chain partners.
• Coordinate project stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery.
• Represent the company professionally at meetings and throughout the project lifecycle.
• Resolve issues promptly and maintain strong communication across all parties.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £70,000-£85,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Company car or generous car allowance.
• holidays.
• pension scheme.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Clear career progression pathways.

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Contracts Manager

• Company: C&P Recruitment
• Salary: £70,000 to £85,000 a year
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: IV1 1DN
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 23 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 23 Oct 2026

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