Contracts Manager

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Contracts Manager to lead and develop project teams within our established business unit in Hamilton. This is a key leadership role with full responsibility for operational performance, financial delivery, customer satisfaction, and employee development. You will play a critical role in ensuring a strong and continuous pipeline of work by building relationships with new and existing clients, while driving performance across our High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) project profit centres.,

• Work as part of the management team to deliver overall business and profit centre objectives
• Drive high standards of health & safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Take commercial responsibility for HV and LV project profit centres, including:
+ P&L performance + Budget management and forecasting
• Cash flow and order ownership
• Support the Operations Manager in producing financial reports and budgets
• Proactively manage costs to improve efficiency and profitability
• Define project scope, objectives, and resource requirements, ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure "right first time" project delivery and high customer satisfaction
• Interpret and manage contracts effectively, implementing appropriate controls
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, produce quotations, and support tenders
• Set clear, measurable objectives aligned with business strategy to drive performance
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, particularly HV/LV Safety Rules
  
  Proven experience in managing and developing teams within an engineering environment
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing P&L and budgets
• A solid track record in business development and increasing profitability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing workforce
• Extensive knowledge of the HV/LV electrical engineering services industry
• Higher qualification in Electrical Engineering (desirable)
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in a management role within an engineering business
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) or Health & Safety for Managers qualification
  
  By joining Quartzelec you will become part of a local team, with the potential to become part of a truly nationwide service provider and with specific opportunities for overseas travel and long-term worldwide placements.