Contracts manager

Contracts Manager

Aberdeen | Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

A leading North East construction contractor is experiencing a period of exceptional growth following the award of a significant volume of new work across Scotland. With a robust order book and a diverse portfolio of projects secured for the coming years, the business is now looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to support its continued expansion.

Renowned for delivering high-quality projects and building long-term client relationships, our client has established itself as one of the region's most respected construction firms. Their current workload includes major refurbishment schemes, high-value office developments, commercial new builds and a range of prestigious projects across both public and private sectors.

The Role

Reporting to the Construction Director, you will oversee the successful delivery of multiple projects, ensuring they are completed safely, efficiently, on programme and within budget. You will provide leadership across several project teams while maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors throughout the construction process.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction projects simultaneously from inception through to completion
• Provide leadership and support to Project Managers, Site Managers and site teams
• Ensure projects achieve programme, commercial, quality and safety objectives
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Monitor project performance and drive operational excellence
• Support commercial teams with contract management, risk mitigation and cost control
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and project delivery
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety and quality standards

About You

We are keen to speak with experienced Contracts Managers who have a proven track record within a main contracting environment and experience delivering complex refurbishment and new-build projects.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing multiple construction contracts
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction and refurbishment projects
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• A client‑focused approach with the ability to develop lasting relationships
• Strong commercial awareness and contractual understanding
• The ability to manage competing priorities within a fast‑paced environment
• A proactive and solutions‑driven mindset

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to join one of the North East's busiest and most successful contractors
• Diverse project portfolio including major refurbishments and flagship office developments
• Long‑term career progression within a growing and financially secure business
• Supportive senior leadership team and positive company culture
• Competitive salary, car allowance and attractive benefits package
• The chance to play a key role in delivering some of the region's most significant construction projects

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Contracts Manager seeking a senior role within a thriving contractor that continues to win and deliver landmark projects throughout the North East and beyond.