Contracts Manager

Contract Manager Concrete Frame & Groundworks

Location: Central Scotland (travel as required)
Type: Full-time, Permanent

A respected and well-established reinforced concrete and groundworks contractor is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee multiple projects across Central Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, reputable business with a strong pipeline of complex RC frame and civil engineering work.

The Company

Our client is a long-standing specialist contractor with nearly three decades of successful operation within the UK construction sector. They deliver a wide range of technically demanding projects, including:

• High-rise reinforced concrete frames
• Slip-form and jump-form core construction
• Groundworks, formwork, falsework, and structural concrete
• Major residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments

With a turnover in the region of £20 £25 million, they are known for delivering quality, maintaining strong client relationships, and running a tight, programme-driven operation.

Why Join?

• Stability & Reputation: Strong market presence with consistent repeat business and a healthy order book.
• Employee Retention: Low staff turnover within a collaborative, supportive working environment.
• Career Development: Opportunities to work on complex, high-profile RC frame projects that enhance technical and managerial capability.
• Safety Excellence: A robust safety culture with high standards and zero-tolerance for poor H&S practices.
• Investment in Quality: The company operates its own plant and equipment, ensuring efficient delivery and reduced downtime.

The Role

As Contract Manager, you will lead the delivery of multiple RC frame and groundworks projects. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing contracts from mobilisation through to project handover
• Overseeing project teams, subcontractors, and site operations
• Monitoring programme, cost control, and quality performance
• Ensuring all works meet the company s high health & safety standards
• Maintaining strong working relationships with clients and project stakeholders
• Assisting with tendering, planning, and commercial activities as required

About You

We are looking for a candidate with:

• Proven experience in RC frame is desired
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Solid understanding of programme management and cost control
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to challenges
• A full UK driving licence

How to Apply

If you re an experienced Contract Manager seeking a new challenge with a respected specialist contractor, please apply with your CV or contact Alan Shave directly for a confidential discussion, quoting reference J46392.

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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.