Contracts Manager, Senior Manager

Are you one of those rare people who have operational oversight of a project and make the numbers stack up? A highly successful, family‑run specialist concrete/civil engineering contractor is looking for a 'Project & Commercial Manager' to take ownership of live projects across Scotland. Working closely with the senior team, you’ll blend hands‑on operational control with commercial and financial responsibility, making sure each job is delivered safely, on programme - and profitably. Take day‑to‑day responsibility for a portfolio of reinforced concrete / civils packages, from pre‑start through to final account. Work directly with the directors and regional leads, helping to free them up to focus on strategic growth and key client relationships. Lead planning, resourcing and delivery on site while owning the commercial picture: costs, value, change, margin and cash. Play a key role as the business continues to grow both its specialist subcontract offering and a selective pipeline of main‑contracting projects. Planning and delivering live projects: programming works, coordinating labour, plant and materials, and ensuring safe, efficient delivery on site. Taking full commercial ownership of your jobs: putting together estimates, setting up budgets, tracking costs and value, and managing change. Working closely with main contractors and clients across Scotland, building strong relationships and protecting the company’s reputation. Leading and supporting site teams, ensuring quality, safety and productivity targets are met. Preparing and reviewing monthly CVRs, cashflow and forecasts to ensure projects hit or exceed margin expectations. Supporting tenders and negotiations for new work, particularly where your operational insight can de‑risk delivery and improve profitability. Proven experience in a blended operational / commercial role - e.g. Project Manager, Contracts Manager or Commercially‑minded Site/Project Manager - with a civils / concrete / structures background. Track record of delivering projects for specialist contractors or mid‑sized civils businesses. Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial mechanisms (variations, compensation events, forecasts, final accounts). Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills with site teams, clients, and main contractors. A competitive salary in the £65,000 - £80,000+ range plus car / allowance and benefits, depending on experience. Varied projects across Scotland - from infrastructure and energy to complex concrete structures - with a contractor that is selective about the work it takes on. If you’re an operationally strong manager with genuine commercial acumen - and you’d rather have real responsibility in a tight‑knit team than be another cog in a major contractor - we’d like to hear from you. Legal Information: We value diversity and promote equality.