Contracts Manager

I’m working with a well-established main contractor based in central Scotland to source an experienced Contracts Manager for their busy work pipeline in the Edinburgh area. My client boasts a varied project portfolio within industrial, commercial, residential, care, leisure, and more, offering you the chance to work on a variety interesting and complex projects.

This is a key appointment driven by increased workload, offering the chance to play a central role in project delivery and client relationship management.

Key responsibilities:

- Oversee multiple construction sites simultaneously, ensuring delivery to programme, budget, and quality standards.
- Lead and support site teams, ensuring strong on-site presence and performance.
- Maintain and develop client relationships, with new and repeat business partners.
- Manage commercial and operational aspects across projects in collaboration with internal teams.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety and company procedures.

About you:

- Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within a main contracting environment.
- Comfortable managing multiple projects concurrently.
- Strong leadership style with a proactive, visible approach on-site.
- Experience delivering care, high-end residential, or mixed-use developments would be advantageous.
- Based in, or willing to travel regularly to, Edinburgh and surrounding areas.

On offer:
- £65,000-£75,000 DOE.
- Company car or car allowance.
- Generous employer pension contribution.
- Death in service benefit.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Contracts Manager who values autonomy, accountability, and being part of a business with a strong repeat client base and exciting upcoming projects.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch!

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