Site Engineer

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor in Aberdeen City is seeking an Experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects focused on infrastructure and utilities. The successful candidate will have a proven background in civil engineering contracts, strong leadership qualities, and a solid understanding of construction contracts. This permanent position offers a competitive salary along with a company vehicle, pension, and a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company vehicle or car allowance

Pension and healthcare

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager role within civil engineering.
• Strong understanding of NEC and other standard construction contracts.
• Effective communicator with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of civil engineering contracts across the North East.
• Monitor project progress, contract compliance and financial performance.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project managers, engineers and site staff.

Skills

Contract management

Leadership skills

Budget management

Client communication

Job description

We are working with a civil engineering contractor with a strong presence across the North East of Scotland. Known for delivering high-quality infrastructure, groundworks, roads and utilities projects.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of upcoming work, they are now seeking an Experienced Contracts Manager to join our team in Aberdeen. This is a permanent role offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to lead on multiple civil engineering projects across the region.

As Contracts Manager, you will oversee multiple civil engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery in terms of safety, programme, cost, and quality. You'll work closely with site teams, commercial staff and clients to ensure our high standards are maintained across the board.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of civil engineering contracts across the North East
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and direct labour
• Ensure all projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget
• Monitor project progress, contract compliance and financial performance
• Liaise with clients, consultants, stakeholders, maintaining strong working relationships
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project managers, engineers and site staff
• Contribute to tender reviews, forecasting and commercial strategy

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager role within civil engineering - groundworks, infrastructure, roads, & utilities
• Strong understanding of NEC and other standard construction contracts
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Strong commercial awareness and budget management experience
• Effective communicator with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
• Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Pension, healthcare and bonus scheme
• Long-term stability with a well-established business
• Opportunity to work on varied and technically interesting projects
• Supportive management and a positive, collaborative team culture

Please forward a CV if you are interested in this role.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual\'s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.