Contract Manager

Job description

Contracts Manager

Hybrid Working | UK Projects

Contract / Freelance Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Freelance Contract Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of major infrastructure and capital projects valued between £20m–£500m.

This role will suit a commercially focused professional with strong NEC/FIDIC contract knowledge and a proven track record managing complex construction or infrastructure schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and contractual management across major projects
• Negotiate contract terms, pricing, and compensation events
• Manage project costs, forecasting, reporting, and change control
• Support dispute resolution and stakeholder management
• Ensure strong commercial governance and contract administration
• Provide leadership and support to commercial project teams

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar
• Strong experience within infrastructure, utilities, energy, rail, or major construction projects
• Solid understanding of NEC and/or FIDIC contracts
• Background in cost management, procurement, estimating, and commercial reporting
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• MRICS/MCICES or working towards chartership preferred

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Inverness

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

13-06-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English