Contracts Manager

Location: Aberdeenshire (with travel across Scotland & the UK)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

With over 30 years of industry experience, Acreo has established a strong reputation for delivering high-quality concrete, civil engineering, main contracting, and design-and-build projects across the UK. We pride ourselves on teamwork, technical excellence, and consistently delivering results that exceed client expectations.

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to complement their existing project teams and ensure safe, profitable, high-quality construction operations across a variety of projects.

The Role

As a Contracts Manager, you will take ownership of assigned projects, managing resources, staff, and subcontractors while maintaining client satisfaction and company standards. You'll play a pivotal role in planning, execution, and commercial oversight to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Lead projects safely, promoting a zero-accident culture

Plan, allocate, and monitor labour, plant, materials, and schedules

Ensure quality standards and client requirements are consistently met

Manage and develop operatives, supervisors, and subcontractors

Oversee budgets, costs, and recovery to maximise profitability

Support business development and tendering activities

Prepare and maintain programmes for construction works

About You

Proven experience managing construction projects and teams

Strong understanding of HSE, quality, and commercial management

Skilled in planning, resource allocation, and problem-solving

Professional, proactive, and client-focused

Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and project priorities

Why Join the Team

Work with a respected, long-standing UK construction company

Lead varied and challenging projects with supportive, professional teams

Contribute to the growth and success of a forward-thinking and innovative business

Long-term career development opportunities within a stable organisation

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