Contracts Director

Covanburn Contracts

East Kilbride

Role: Contracts Director

Location: Office-based in East Kilbride but role will include frequent travel

Covanburn Contracts has an exciting opportunity for a strategic analytical engineer with an entrepreneurial flair to fill a brand new Contracts Director position within the company. This is a very senior role with great future potential. We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking individual to help us take Covanburn to the next level.

Who We Are

We are a civil engineering and heritage restoration contractor operating for more than two decades, based in East Kilbride and operating across Scotland and occasionally further afield. At Covanburn our motto is “Restore, Repair, Regenerate”. Our work ranges from core civil engineering works to major heritage restoration projects and major regeneration projects.

What We’re Looking For

Covanburn is an ambitious company and we are now seeking a Contracts Director who understands the identity of the business and can help us further expand into our areas of interest.

We are looking for an individual who possesses technical excellence, a passion for the industry and an innovative mind. We want you, as a key member of our team, to have a strong initiative and be an enthusiastic part of our forward plan.

Our Contracts Director will:

• Have extensive experience in the industry
• Have a proven track record of managing and coordinating the delivery of projects in a similar business environment
• Have a degree in civil engineering (or an HNC at minimum, if technical excellence and relevant experience can be demonstrated)
• Have excellent market knowledge
• Have an existing network of contacts
• Have working knowledge of the building sector (desirable but not essential)
• Have working knowledge of the heritage restoration sector (desirable but not essential)
• Have a full UK driving licence

What you will do:

In this crucial role in the company you will ultimately manage the successful delivery of projects, liaising at the tender stage with our dedicated team, and co-ordinate our Contract Managers to ensure a smooth project journey.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing contracts, drawings, specifications and creating programmes before works commence
• Working with the Managing Director, Contracts Managers, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure projects are properly planned and resourced
• Monitoring progress against agreed programmes and KPIs, monitoring project costs and handling delays and challenges effectively
• Acting as a key senior contact for clients and key stakeholders throughout the duration of projects
• Having strong knowledge of industry health and safety requirements and ensuring compliance
• Creating strong and enduring relationships with existing clients
• Identifying potential leads and cultivating relationships with new clients in our particular areas of interest

Sitting below the Managing Director, this is a very senior role with scope for future professional development and further responsibility. In this role you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of the company.

Why You Should Join Covanburn

At Covanburn you can be assured that you will be a valued member of the team and you will work in a supportive environment that allows you to be creative, contribute ideas and develop your professional skills. We support staff to be active contributors to the running of the business and we reward people keenly for their work.

This role comes with a substantial basic pay alongside profit-related pay subject to performance, 33 days annual leave and an attractive benefits and pension package.

To apply or enquire further, please contact Joanna Tracey at recruitment@covanburncontracts.co.uk