Contracts Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead commercial and procurement activities for a portfolio of infrastructure projects, ensuring robust cost control and effective contract administration. You will manage NEC3/NEC4 contracts, support biodiversity net gain and compensatory planting initiatives, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver major capital programmes. The role combines pre- and post-contract commercial management with stakeholder engagement to drive value and delivery excellence. This is a growth-focused position in a Glasgow team that shapes commercial solutions for complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-contract commercial support across projects and programmes
• Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts and manage performance, changes, and final accounts
• Lead procurement activities from market engagement to contract award and close-out
• Develop procurement strategies delivering value for money and project objectives
• Support biodiversity net gain and compensatory planting initiatives within the portfolio
• Maintain accurate cost forecasts, budgets, and financial reports; present to senior management
• Negotiate land agreements and manage commercial terms with landowners
• Stakeholder management with Project Managers, Procurement & Commercial Managers, and external stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous improvement of commercial processes, governance, and sustainability performance

Key requirements

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing contracts on capital projects or programmes valued 5m–100m+
• Strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4 and practical application
• Experience in cost planning and estimating
• Budget management and forecasting
• Contract administration
• Procurement and tender management
• Payment and expenditure management
• Final account negotiation
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure

• Negotiation
• Communication
• Stakeholder management
• NEC3/NEC4 contracts
• Cost planning and estimating
• Budget management and forecasting

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