Contracts Manager

Founded in 1978, Clark Contracts Ltd is a privately owned main contractor with several operating divisions;
Construction, Fit Out, Refurbishment, Retail, Housing and Maintenance. ​We employ over 280 people with offices in the East and West of Scotland.

Clark Contracts is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join our growing Refurbishment Division. This is an opportunity to lead a portfolio of exciting projects, develop high-performing teams and play a key role in the continued success and growth of one of Scotland's most respected construction businesses.

Working as part of a supportive and collaborative management team, you will oversee multiple refurbishment projects across Scotland, providing leadership, direction and support to Site Managers and project teams from pre-construction through to successful completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop Site Managers and project teams across multiple projects.
• Oversee project delivery to ensure works are completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Develop and monitor construction programmes, methodologies and logistics strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Work closely with Commercial, Estimating and Design teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage project risk, procurement, design coordination and operational performance.
• Champion health & safety, quality assurance and project governance.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote best practice across the division.
• Support business development activities and help secure repeat business opportunities.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

· Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Contracts Manager within a main contractor environment.

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
• Strong planning, programming and organisational abilities.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• SMSTS qualification and a strong commitment to health & safety.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.

Why Work for Us?

In addition to an attractive package, negotiable depending on experience, you will receive:

• 33 days annual leave entitlement (inclusive of 8 public holidays), with the option to purchase additional holidays.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Contributory personal pension scheme.
• Access to the Company's Employee Assistance Programme, which includes support for both you and your family (conditions apply), as well as access to a team of Mental Health First Aiders.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Group Life Assurance and Critical Illness Income Protection.
• Company Sick Pay.
• Enhanced Paternity and Maternity Pay.
• Eyecare Vouchers.
• Employee Volunteering Scheme.
• Additional holidays for long service.

The Opportunity

This is more than a Contracts Manager role. It's an opportunity to lead exceptional people, influence project strategy, build long-term client relationships and help shape the future success of our Refurbishment Division.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality projects, developing teams and building lasting relationships, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a full-time permanent position. Due to the nature of the role, travel to and from sites and client meetings will be required.

Clark Contracts is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Candidates who apply for this role will have their data stored for the purposes of the recruitment process. The storage of your data complies with the General Data Protection Regulation. Full details of what is stored and how it is used can be found in our Recruitment Privacy Notice, available within the Media Centre on our website.

"You'll be joining an established, supportive leadership team with the autonomy to make decisions, develop people and drive project success across a diverse portfolio of refurbishment projects throughout Scotland."