Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager (Electrical Bias), LivingstonLivingston Building Services are a leading provider of M&E Services, providing our clients with innovative M&E engineering solutions. Our continued success requires commitment from everyone, whatever their role. Everything we do we need to do well, enabling us to consolidate our position as a leading player in an extremely competitive market. In return for your commitment, the company will continue to implement its vision to create environments for people to thrive.We are currently recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager (Electrical Bias) to work within our Operations team in Livingston, Scotland. This senior position will assume overall responsibility for the commercial and operational management of multiple high-value electrical contracts, working closely with the Operations team to drive project success and profitability.The Contracts Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end commercial management of electrical contracts, including financial forecasting, risk management, client relationship management, business development activities, and the coordination of sub-contractors and materials procurement. This role requires a strategic approach to contract delivery whilst maintaining hands-on involvement in day-to-day operations.Key ResponsibilitiesCommercial Management: Lead commercial forecasting, cost control, and profitability analysis across multiple contractsContract Administration: Manage all contractual obligations, variations, and claims processesClient Management: Maintain and develop strong client relationships, managing expectations and ensuring service excellenceTeam Leadership: Support and develop project teams, setting objectives and ensuring performance standardsRisk Management: Identify, assess and mitigate commercial and operational risksSub-contractor Management: Oversee sub-contractor relationships, performance, and commercial arrangementsProcurement Coordination: Work with procurement teams to develop effective material and labour schedulesProgramme Management: Ensure project delivery to time, cost, and quality parametersHealth & Safety Compliance: Ensure full compliance with H&S legislation and internal management systems5+ years’ experience in M&E contracts management within the construction industryComprehensive experience in electrical installations, power systems, lighting, and fire alarm systemsProven track record managing contracts valued between £100k - £5m+Experience in design and build projects (highly advantageous)Construction-related academic qualification (HND/Degree level preferred)Technical SkillsAdvanced proficiency in Asta Power Project or MS Project programmingStrong IT literacy in MS Word and Excel (advanced level)Understanding of NEC/JCT contractsCommercial acumen with strong financial management skillsCertifications RequiredValid CSCS cardSMSTS certificationFirst Aid at WorkFull UK driving licencePersonal AttributesThe successful candidate will be a confident leader with exceptional commercial awareness and technical expertise. You will demonstrate:Strategic thinking with strong commercial acumenExcellent communication skills for client presentations and stakeholder managementLeadership capabilities with experience developing and motivating teamsStrong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple prioritiesProblem-solving approach with initiative and visionFlexibility in working hours and locations as projects demandProfessional demeanour when representing the company to clients and stakeholdersBusiness development mindset with ability to identify and pursue new client opportunitiesWorking ArrangementsFlexible approach required: Site-based work as projects demand, with Livingston office baseStandard Hours: 8am - 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8am - 4pm Fridays (one-hour lunch break)Travel: Willingness to work away from home when requiredHybrid/Flexible working opportunities availableRemunerationBased on experience and knowledge.Discretionary company performance-related bonus scheme25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays (increases with service)Extra half-day off for your birthday5% Employer pension contributionsAccess to Private GP servicesEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Valuing People at LivingstonLivingston is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.One of our core values is to 'Value People'. We are passionate about investing in people and genuinely care about what we do and how we do it. This ensures that the working environment, staff, suppliers and the communities we serve always remain at the front-of-mind.A diverse and inclusive workforce opens our business up to a much wider talent pool and greater innovation and creativity through teams with different perspectives and experiences.We look forward to hearing from ambitious Contracts Managers who are ready to drive our continued success in the competitive M&E market.To apply, please send your CV to: recruitment@livingstonme.co.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr