Contracts Manager – Civil Engineering

Location: Aberdeen

Type: Full-time, Permanent

A respected and well-established civil engineering contractor based in Aberdeen is currently seeking a dedicated Contracts Manager to join its dynamic commercial team. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects and a longstanding commitment to the health and safety of its workforce, the company continues to set industry standards across the region.

This opportunity would suit either an experienced Contracts Manager with a background in civil engineering projects, or an Engineer looking to progress into a more commercially focused role. The organisation delivers work across a range of sectors, with particular emphasis on roads, groundworks, and infrastructure frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Identifying and developing commercial opportunities during the tender process

Preparing and submitting competitive tenders

Building and maintaining strong relationships with both new and existing clients

Developing and managing short- and long-term project programmes

Producing monthly progress and performance reports

Overseeing material procurement, labour allocation, and plant resourcing on site

Ensuring compliance with contractual requirements

Monitoring project delivery and applying corrective measures where necessary

Conducting thorough project close-out procedures and compiling reports

Assisting in the development and execution of commercial strategies

Supporting timely and accurate reporting for management review

Monitoring and supporting the performance of project teams

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

A degree or HNC in Civil Engineering (or a closely related discipline)

Practical experience within civil engineering, particularly in civil groundwork and infrastructure projects.

A sound understanding of health and safety policies and practices

A structured and methodical approach to work

Familiarity with contracting principles and standard forms of contract

Strong interpersonal, communication, and client-facing skills

Proven experience in building and maintaining professional relationships

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general IT tools

A full, clean UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

The company places a strong emphasis on professional growth and long-term staff development.  If you ae interested please send over your most recent CV.

For further details, contact Louise Knock on (phone number removed), quoting reference J46015.

Legal Information:

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application