Contract Manager

Are you an experienced Contracts Manager keen to join a highly regarded, well run main contractor? This is a chance to take the lead on exciting projects in the east, working with a business renowned for quality, collaboration and repeat clients in both the public and private sectors. The Company Our client is a long‑established main contractor delivering new build, refurbishment, and fit‑out projects across markets including education, healthcare, commercial, and residential. With a healthy pipeline of secured work in the east, they offer job security, professional development, and a supportive working culture. The Role As Contracts Manager, you will oversee several live projects across the region, ensuring programme, safety, and quality standards are met. You’ll lead site teams, manage client relationships, and drive project success from pre‑construction through completion. Key Responsibilities: Manage delivery of multiple projects (£2m–£20m+) across the east coast. Oversee health, safety, and quality compliance on all sites. Lead and support project delivery teams. Maintain strong relationships with clients and design teams. Ensure all commercial and programming objectives are achieved. About You Proven track record as a Contracts Manager within a main contracting environment. Experience delivering both new build and refurbishment projects. Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and communication skills. Excellent client‑facing abilities and commercial awareness. SMSTS and relevant construction qualifications advantageous. What’s on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Projects based primarily in and around Edinburgh—minimal travel. Long‑term career progression within a respected and growing company. If you’re ready to lead landmark projects with a contractor that values collaboration and excellence, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us in confidence to discuss further. 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 diversity 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