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Contracts Manager

Job in City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: JN Bentley Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-11-05
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Water Management
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Water Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 90000 GBP Yearly GBP 65000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: City of Edinburgh

Mott Mac Donald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott Mac Donald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £600 million, Mott Macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

Mott Mac Donald Bentley is a key Asset Delivery Partner for Scottish Water’s new Enterprise, part of their SR27 investment programme. The Enterprise is set to deliver £9bn of major infrastructure investment between 2027 and 2033, enhancing Scotland’s water and wastewater assets. It will help preserve the nation’s world-class water quality, protect the environment and ensure services continue to meet the needs of customer.

As part of our appointment to Scottish Water’s new Enterprise, we will deliver projects at sites across Scotland. Works will include major upgrades to treatment assets, new and enhanced networks, and resilience schemes that will benefit communities across the country.

25+ years in the water sector

Over successive regulatory periods, MMB has delivered a wide range of complex water and wastewater projects that directly support SR27 priorities, including:

  • Enhancing
    resilience and service reliability
    through treatment works upgrades, network improvements and resilience schemes
  • Supporting
    net zero and climate adaptation
    via low carbon design, nature based solutions and environmental compliance projects
  • Enabling
    sustainable growth
    by delivering infrastructure that supports new development and protects existing communities
  • Driving
    efficiency and affordability
    through integrated delivery, innovation and collaborative planning
  • Maintaining a strong focus on
    customers,communities and safety
    across everything we do

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager who will be responsible for a portfolio of schemes thatmake a real difference to our environment and communities.

These projects range from improving and upgrading water and wastewater treatment works to delivering nature-based solutions that enhance biodiversity.

The role of a Contracts Manager includes:
  • Instilling the company culture and driving consistency across a number of schemes for the organisation
  • Leading a team of site managers to ensure successful execution of the programme
  • Improving awareness, compliance and performance with company standards & processes
  • Facilitating the growth and development of the team
  • Overall responsibility for commercial and programme delivery whilst ensuring client satisfaction
What you'll need:
  • CSCS, SSSTS/ SMSTS
  • HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Understand civil engineering principles and practices
  • Knowledge of NEC3 or 4
  • Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders
  • A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region
What's in it for you:

Alongside our significant training and development investment, bespoke progression plan and support to achieve professional chartership, we offer a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

To view our full range of benefits, please see the Bentley benefits brochure attached.

Our application process has been carefully designed to enable us to assess your own skills, abilities and personality. Whilst we are fully embracing the responsible use of AI as an organisation, we recommend you don't rely solely on this technology to generate your application.

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