Contracts Manager

Peace Recruitment are working with a well-established, family-owned Groundworks contractor based in Edinburgh, specializing in high-quality residential and commercial civil works throughout the Central Belt of Scotland. With a reputation for excellence, reliability, and community focus, we are committed to delivering projects on time and within budget while fostering long-term relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our client. This pivotal role will oversee and manage a range of civil engineering projects, primarily within residential and commercial sectors, ensuring their successful delivery from start to finish. As the Contracts Manager, you will play a crucial role in upholding our reputation for quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Lead and manage multiple civil engineering projects, ensuring they are completed to the highest standards.


• Contracts Administration: Oversee contract preparation, negotiation, and execution to ensure compliance with legal, client, and company requirements.


• Budget Control: Monitor project budgets, control costs, and forecast expenditure, ensuring projects are delivered within financial targets.


• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to facilitate smooth project delivery.


• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure projects are delivered on time and without compromising quality or safety.


• Team Leadership: Provide direction, support, and guidance to site teams and other relevant personnel.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in contracts management within civil engineering, particularly on residential or commercial projects.


• Strong knowledge of contract forms, legal standards, and health & safety regulations.


• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a proven ability to build relationships and manage stakeholders.


• Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, and financial management for construction projects.


• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop project teams to achieve high performance and project success.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Up to �70,000 based on experience + Car or car allowance + benefits package�