Civils Contracts Manager

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Hays Engineering

Our client, a large, well-established civil engineering company based in the Aberdeen area, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Civils Contracts Manager to oversee multiple civil engineering projects from pre-construction to completion.

The successful candidate will play a key leadership role, ensuring that contracts are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably, in line with company standards and client expectations.
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the delivery of multiple civil engineering contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, specifications, and health and safety regulations.
• Lead project planning, programming, and coordination of labour, subcontractors, plant, and materials
• Serves as the main point of contact for clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Monitor project progress and financial performance, identifying and mitigating risks and resolving issues as they arise
• Ensure timely reporting on project milestones, costs, resourcing, and health and safety performance
• Assist in tender reviews, contract negotiation, and the development of project delivery strategies
• Foster a positive safety culture and uphold company standards across all operational activities
• Support and develop site teams, ensuring high levels of performance and morale
• Monitor staff performance and undertake staff appraisals
• Agree and deliver on KPIs and annual targets

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager (or similar senior project management role) in the civil engineering and/or multi-utility sector
• Proven track record in successfully delivering civil engineering projects
• Strong understanding of NEC and other standard forms of contract
• Sound knowledge of construction methods, planning and health and safety regulations
• Commercially astute with excellent financial and contractual awareness
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Display a positive attitude, strong work ethic and be self-motivated and able to work independently or within a team
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office packages
• Full UK driving licence
• Legal right to work in the UK without restrictions (no sponsorship available)
• A technical qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field would be beneficial.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience and role
• Company Vehicle
• Private Health Care
• Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and development
• A supportive working environment with a growing company

They are offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced, proactive and driven individual to become part of their dynamic and fast-paced, growing Operations team.
While they welcome interest from all qualified candidates, they are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship. Therefore, only applicants with the unrestricted Right to Work in the UK can be considered.
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