Senior Contracts Manager in Livingston, Scotland at Morris & Spottiswood

Morris & Spottiswood are one of the leading providers of fitout, refurbishment, M&E, facilities management and construction services in the UK. A family firm, with a proud track record of excellence, we aim high, act responsibly and value our staff and customers.

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Senior Contracts Manager with a strong Mechanical or Electrical (M&E) bias to join our Operations team. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for managing multiple projects and high-volume contracts, including complex M&E packages, ensuring they are delivered safely, profitably and to the highest quality standards.

• Manage multiple projects and contracts concurrently, with values ranging from £10,000 to £5 million and a particular focus on M&E delivery.
• Oversee mechanical and electrical packages from pre-construction through installation, commissioning and handover.
• Plan and programme works at tender stage and project outset using Asta Powerproject, ensuring M&E activities are fully coordinated with the wider construction programme.
• Work closely with the Commercial team to manage contract finances, budgets and profitable delivery.
• Coordinate the procurement of M&E subcontractors, specialist suppliers and materials, producing clear procurement schedules.
• Lead client, consultant, subcontractor and project team meetings, including programme, phasing and technical coordination presentations.
• Monitor quality, testing, commissioning, certification and handover requirements across mechanical and electrical installations.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and our internal H&S Management System.
• Lead, support and develop operational teams, setting clear objectives and delegating effectively.
• Build strong relationships with clients and consistently deliver against their expectations.
• About you
• Significant fit-out experience with a strong mechanical and electrical bias and a track record of delivering profitable, quality-led contracts.
• Strong practical understanding of building services, M&E coordination, installation, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Experience managing multiple projects and specialist M&E subcontractors, ideally within a blue-chip contractor environment.
• Previous line management experience with strong leadership, delegation and team development skills.
• Confident using Asta Powerproject, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent planning, technical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• A valid driving licence, CSCS Management card, SMSTS, First Aid and Fire Warden qualifications.
• A flexible approach to working hours and travel to project sites.

Desirable experience

Experience delivering complex mechanical and electrical packages within fit-out, retail banking or framework environments would be advantageous, alongside knowledge of design and build and experience running larger contracts valued at approximately £500,000 to £5 million.

Working arrangements

The role is based from our Livingston office, with hybrid working where possible and site-based working as required. Standard hours are 8.00am–5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am–4.00pm on Friday, with a one-hour lunch break each day.

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Valuing People at Morris & Spottiswood
Morris & Spottiswood 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 take 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.

Put simply, a diverse and inclusive workforce opens our business up to a much wider talent pool and greater innovation and creativity through teams with different experiences, backgrounds and education.