Highways Contracts Manager Opportunity
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: Up to £75,000
About the Role:
As a Highways Contracts Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and delivering successful highways contracts across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. You'll ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards, while fostering excellent relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
·Manage multiple highways projects, ensuring delivery meets client expectations and contractual requirements.
·Oversee project planning, resource allocation, and budget control.
·Monitor and maintain health, safety, and environmental standards across all sites.
·Lead and mentor project teams, subcontractors, and support staff.
·Conduct contract reviews and ensure compliance with statutory and contractual obligations.
·Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.
·Identify and manage project risks, providing solutions to potential challenges.
What We're Looking For:
·Must have strong experience in highways construction or maintenance projects.
·Proven ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.
·Knowledge of NEC or other relevant contract frameworks.
·Excellent leadership and team management skills.
·Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
·Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively at all levels.
·A degree in Civil Engineering or a related field (preferred but not essential).
Why Join Us?
·Competitive salary up to £75,000, with potential for performance bonuses.
·Opportunity to work on high-profile projects in a growing industry.
·Career progression within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.
·A comprehensive benefits package, including:
oGenerous holiday allowance.
oPension scheme.
oCompany vehicle or car allowance.
oProfessional development opportunities.
 
Footnote:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on 023 9431 4917 or email Jordan.townley@carringtonwest.com for more information.
 
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