Contract Manager

Company: Automation Experts Ltd
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Location: Grangemouth
Job Description:

Ready to lead major MEICA projects that help shape the future of the UK’s critical infrastructure?

Working within a highly respected multidisciplinary engineering team, you will play a key role in delivering projects safely, efficiently and profitably while building long-term relationships with major utility clients.

Contracts Manager – M&E

£75k + £7.5k Car Allowance,

BUPA, Pension, Hybrid Working. Stirlingshire. Ref: 25488

Whether you’re an established Contracts Manager or a Senior Project Manager ready to take the next step, this role offers genuine career progression, leadership responsibility and the chance to make a real impact on nationally important infrastructure projects.

The Role:

From client relationship management and commercial performance through to project delivery and team leadership, this varied role offers the opportunity to take ownership in areas including:

  • Leading MEICA design and build projects from award through to successful completion
  • Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, building trusted long-term relationships
  • Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and right first time
  • Driving high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and employee well being
  • Managing project performance, profitability and monthly CVR reporting
  • Working closely with senior leadership teams to achieve business targets and objectives
  • Supporting clients in achieving operational and performance goals
  • Leading project teams and creating a positive, collaborative working environment
  • Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiency
  • Delivering practical and innovative solutions to meet customer requirements

What We’re Looking For:

We are keen to hear from experienced Contracts Managers, Senior Project Managers or MEICA professionals looking to progress into a leadership role to manage M&E design and build projects within the Water sector. You will have experience of:

  • Commercial and financial management
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships
  • Leading multidisciplinary engineering and project delivery teams
  • Driving project performance, profitability and operational excellence
  • Managing contractors, suppliers and key project stakeholders
  • Continuous improvement and team development initiatives

The following would also be beneficial:

  • Knowledge of CDM Regulations and duty holder responsibilities
  • Experience working under NEC4 contracts
  • Understanding of modular and off-site construction methodologies
  • Strong commercial awareness and contractual knowledge
  • Utility, water, power, energy or industrial infrastructure experience

Why Join?

  • Join one of the UK’s largest and most respected engineering and infrastructure organisations
  • Work on major projects that support essential services
  • Private healthcare
  • Company pension scheme
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Option to purchase up to 5 additional holidays
  • Death in service benefit
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • High street and online retail discounts
  • Strong commitment to training, development and career progression
  • Inclusive and supportive culture where people are encouraged to grow and succeed

Interested?

This position is located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. For further information call Sharon Hill on: 01902212000 or 07764208419. Email: sharon.hill@automationexperts.co.uk

Posted: June 11th, 2026