We are recruiting on behalf of a leading main contractor delivering major water infrastructure and treatment works schemes across the Midlands and surrounding regions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to take ownership of multiple complex projects involving wastewater treatment upgrades, civils, mechanical interfaces, process improvements and environmentally driven infrastructure works.
The Contracts Manager will be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of schemes within a busy framework environment, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with client expectations. This role will involve leading site teams, maintaining high standards of compliance, driving consistency across delivery, and ensuring programme, cost and quality objectives are achieved. You will act as a key point of contact for operational and commercial matters, supporting multiple workstreams and ensuring each scheme is planned, coordinated and handed over successfully. The Contracts Manager will be expected to promote a positive delivery culture, build strong relationships and support the continued growth and development of the project teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Instil a strong delivery culture and drive consistency across multiple schemes
Lead and support site managers and wider project teams to ensure successful programme execution
Oversee commercial and operational performance across the portfolio
Ensure compliance with company standards, quality procedures and health & safety requirements
Maintain strong client relationships and deliver a high level of customer satisfaction
Support the development, coaching and progression of site-based teams
Coordinate delivery to ensure works are completed safely, on time and within budget
Work closely with stakeholders, consultants and supply chain partners to resolve issues and maintain progress
Monitor performance against programme, cost and quality targets
Provide strong leadership as a Contracts Manager across all live workstreams
Qualifications:
HNC, HND or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent site-based experience
Proven experience in a Contracts Manager or senior project delivery role within the water sector
Strong background in wastewater, clean water, treatment works, pipelines, pump stations or other heavy civils infrastructure
Desirable: previous experience working on a Severn Trent Water framework or a similar regulated water utility framework
Good working knowledge of NEC contracts and framework delivery requirements
Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental and quality management in a live operational environment
Experience managing multiple workstreams, subcontractors and site teams
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the operational region
Benefits:
Competitive salary and package with an enhanced pension scheme
Career progression within a major long-term framework environment
Ongoing training and development support
Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure and treatment works projects
Support towards professional development and chartership where applicable
A stable, growing business with a strong pipeline of secured work
If you are an ambitious Contracts Manager looking for your next long-term move on major water infrastructure projects, we would welcome your application today.