Contracts Manager

Tapinoo LLC; Scotland; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee delivery of civil engineering, construction, and road maintenance activities in Scotland. This permanent position demands strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and commercial acumen. Candidates should hold a relevant degree or equivalent experience and have a CSCS card. The salary ranges from £51,499.80 to £53,854.05 per annum, reflecting the senior responsibilities of this role.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND or HNC level in a relevant discipline or comparable experience.
• SVQ Level 4 in Construction Contracting or attain within 2 years.
• Managers or Supervisors CSCS card required.
• Current Site Managers Safety Training Scheme Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil engineering and construction activities across live contracts.
• Ensure delivery of project goals and organizational targets.
• Support and learn from other contracts managers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree, HND or HNC in a relevant discipline

SVQ Level 4 in Construction Contracting

Job description

Role Purpose

An excellent opportunity to join our team within SBc Contracts at a senior level. As a leader and Manager you will have opportunities to demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience in the delivery of civil engineering, construction and road maintenance activities across a number of live contracts across the Scottish Borders and beyond. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to manage the performance of work groups across multiple locations concurrently, ensuring the delivery of project goals and organisational targets including financial and productivity measures. Working as one of three contracts managers, reporting to the SBc Contracts works manager, you will support, learn from others and develop your skills as a team member with a strong emphasis on performance and improvement. Commercial acumen is crucial; you must be able to exercise great skill and judgement in managing competing workloads and demands to maintain performance.

Job Details

Grade: 10A

Hourly Rate: £28.21 – £29.50

Salary: £51,499.80 – £53,854.05 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

Qualifications

• Degree, HND or HNC level in a relevant discipline or evidence of comparable experience and training.
• SVQ Level 4 in Construction Contracting or attain within 2 years of appointment.
• Managers or Supervisors CSCS card.
• Current Site Managers Safety Training Scheme Certificate.

Driving Licence Requirement

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driver’s licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Ian Dickson by telephone on 07780886597 or by email at [e-mail].

Equality and Diversity

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.