Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager – Civil Engineering

Location: Glasgow & surrounding areas

Permanent

Salary: £70,000-£77,000 DOE + benefits package

Ref: GR1521

Gibson Recruitment Limited

Job Description:

Regional Civil Engineering contractor who, due to the award of various new contracts in the central belt, have a requirement for an additional CONTRACTS MANAGER to join their team.

This fantastic opportunity presents a perfect time to join as they expand their operations.

The successful CONTRACTS MANAGER will be responsible for overseeing the management of civil engineering projects to ensure their safe and efficient delivery, while adding value to the business.

Applicants MUST be based within commuting distance of Glasgow.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, oversight and support to construction teams to ensure all projects are properly resourced and delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Communicate project objectives, requirements, and stakeholder expectations clearly, ensuring full understanding across all project participants.
• Ensure all projects operate in full compliance with company policies, procedures, and delegated authority levels.
• Lead, review and challenge project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance to achieve a robust, deliverable, and commercially sound approach.
• Provide expert support to project teams, applying a strong understanding of construction processes, technology, and delivery methods.
• Allocate competent and appropriate resources to project management activities to ensure successful delivery.
• Promote and drive service excellence, best practice, and continuous improvement initiatives across all projects.
• Coach, mentor, and motivate project teams, setting clear expectations and leading by example.
• Apply an effective performance management framework to maximise team capability and outcomes.
• Ensure all construction projects are designed, constructed, and certified to the required technical, legal and safety standards.

What you'll need to succeed

• A degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management related subject
• Substantial experience as a project/contracts manager within a Civil Engineering environment.
• Ideally professionally qualified or working towards a professional qualification
• Proven Track record of leading large and complex Civil Engineering Projects
• Sets strategic direction and maintain sufficient awareness of detail and challenges
• Experience of leading, managing and motivating large project teams in demanding environments
• Ability to monitor performance and intervene appropriately to ensure targets are achieved and exceeded
• The ability to operate effectively and harness results through cross-functional teams.
• Good management skills, with the ability to motivate employees to achieve high standards of compliance
• A strong communicator, comfortable interfacing with senior executives and external clients
• IT literacy

What to do next:

If this role sounds of interest and you would like to be considered, please apply with your updated CV, or contact Graeme on the details below.

If this role is not for you but you would like to have a conversation regarding your next career move, don't hesitate to give us a call, in confidence.