Contracts Manager

Contract Scotland

• Highly competitive package
• £6,000 per year tax-free working-away allowance
• Full commercial and contractual responsibility for complex, high-value civil engineering projects
• Company-provided accommodation (all bills included)
• Part of a long-established, major civil engineering group

A senior opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to lead and grow a civil engineering delivery team based in Scotland. The role has full responsibility for the safe, timely and commercially successful delivery of multiple projects, while also supporting business growth through client engagement and tender activity.

This position offers clear scope for progression as the regional workload expands.

Project Types

Heavy civil engineering and infrastructure projects including:

• Marine and coastal works (harbours, quays, waterfronts, ferry terminals)
• Flood defence and coastal protection
• Bridges, structures, earthworks and drainage

Marine experience is advantageous but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple civil engineering projects, ensuring safe, high-quality and profitable delivery.
• Manage and motivate site teams, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Take ownership of project budgets, forecasts, programmes and commercial performance.
• Champion SHEQ excellence and ensure full compliance with statutory and company requirements.
• Report progress, risks and opportunities to senior management and clients.
• Support work-winning through client engagement, opportunity tracking and tender input.
• Oversee project close-out, including defects and contractual obligations.

About You

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong background in project or contracts management within heavy civil engineering.
• Proven track record delivering large, complex projects.
• Good working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Confident leader with experience managing large teams in demanding environments.

What s On Offer

• circa £100,000+ total package
• Subsistence (living away allowance)
• Company accommodation provided, including bills
• Long-term career progression and leadership opportunities in Scotland

Legal Information:
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For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.