Senior Contracts Manager - Construction & Infrastructure

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Inverness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd. is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery of multiple construction and infrastructure projects across Scotland.

The role requires leading delivery teams, managing client relationships and ensuring compliance with NEC/JCT contracts. You will work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and Quantity Surveyors to maintain strong commercial control and drive operational performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within construction, civils or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of project delivery and contract management.
• Commercially aware with experience working alongside Quantity Surveyors.
• Experience managing multiple projects and delivery teams.
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills.
• Good knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the successful delivery of multiple construction and infrastructure projects.
• Take overall responsibility for programme, quality, commercial performance and client satisfaction.
• Lead and support project delivery teams.
• Monitor project programmes and ensure key milestones are achieved.
• Manage client relationships and attend progress and commercial meetings.
• Work closely with Quantity Surveyors to maintain strong commercial control.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and supply chain relationships.
• Monitor project costs, variations, risks and opportunities.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Review project performance and implement corrective actions where required.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, H&S requirements and relevant legislation.
• Support procurement and subcontractor appointments.
• Provide regular progress and performance reports to senior management.
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery and operational performance.

Skills

Contracts management

Project delivery

NEC/JCT contracts

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

Job description

Conrad Consulting Ltd. is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery of multiple construction and infrastructure projects across Scotland.

The role requires leading delivery teams, managing client relationships and ensuring compliance with NEC/JCT contracts. You will work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and Quantity Surveyors to maintain strong commercial control and drive operational performance.