Contract Manager Location - Paisley, Renfrewshire This is an office-based so candidates must be within a reasonable commuting distance. Are you ready to take the lead on exciting steelwork and fabrication projects? At Galliford Try, we’re looking for a Contract Manager to join our Fabrication Department in Paisley. This is your chance to play a key role in delivering high-quality Access Metalwork projects within the UK water industry, working with a team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence. In this role, you’ll take full ownership of multiple contracts, guiding each one from start to finish while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and profitability. You’ll plan and manage project schedules, budgets, and resources to keep everything on track, while building strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery at every stage. Compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards will be at the heart of everything you do, and you’ll provide clear direction and objectives to your team, supporting operational managers and driving performance across all projects. This is a role where your leadership, technical expertise, and commercial awareness will make a real impact. What you’ll be doing: * Lead and develop project teams, setting clear objectives and responsibilities. * Work closely with Operations, Installation, and Workshop Managers to optimise resources. * Take full responsibility for financial performance, including profit and loss on framework contracts. * Produce detailed project performance reports and participate in monthly reviews. * Ensure strict compliance with company commercial and financial procedures. * Complete all contract documentation accurately and on time. * Negotiate and agree price variations and final accounts. * Prepare estimates and quotations and provide tender vetting. * Confirm design requirements and develop practical project solutions. * Liaise with tendering and design teams to meet client needs. * Attend site visits and client meetings to monitor progress and maintain strong relationships. What we’re looking for: * Proven experience in steelwork and fabrication (welding knowledge desirable). * Strong commercial awareness and technical understanding. * Excellent leadership and communication skills. * Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and contractual obligations. * Resilient, flexible, and committed to delivering outstanding results. * Proficient in Microsoft Office. * Industry-applicable ONC/HNC/B.Eng or NVQ equivalent. * IOSH or SMSTS and CSCS card. Desirable: * Health & Safety qualifications. * Experience with NEC contracts. * Previous experience in water/sewage industry projects. Why join us? You’ll be working on some of the most exciting, industry-leading projects backed by a £3.8 billion order book, giving you stability and the chance to make a real impact. We offer a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, a robust pension plan, and private medical options. You’ll also have access to our employee assistance programme for 24/7 support. We invest in your professional growth by paying for annual membership to a recognised professional body and providing tailored training and leadership development programmes to help you progress in your career. Our agile working options give you flexibility in how, when, and where you work, so you can balance your professional and personal life effectively Galliford Try is committed to diversity, inclusion, and supporting your wellbeing. If you’re passionate about delivering excellence and want to make an impact, apply today and help us build the infrastructure that shapes communities