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Contracts Manager Water Infrastructure (Clean Water)
Job Posted: 4 hours ago
Salary: £ 80,000 - 85,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: South East
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Contracts Manager - Water Infrastructure (Clean Water Mains Replacement)
Location: Hybrid - Projects across Sussex, Hampshire & Kent
Employment Type: Permanent
We are currently supporting a leading civil engineering contractor in the recruitment of a Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of clean water mains replacement projects across the South East. This is a hybrid role offering a mix of office, site, and remote working.
As Contracts Manager, you will take full ownership of multiple projects, leading from design and construction through to commissioning and handover. You will be accountable for programme delivery, budget control, contractual compliance, and commercial performance - working closely with civils, MEICA, and commercial teams to ensure successful outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee delivery of clean water mains replacement projects from start to finish
Manage all aspects of design, construction, commissioning, and project handover
Lead project teams to ensure time, cost, safety, and quality targets are achieved
Act as the key link between client, delivery teams, and internal stakeholders
Ensure NEC contract compliance, cost forecasting, and commercial performance
Provide leadership to Project Managers, Engineers, and commercial staff
Identify and drive value, ensuring the team delivers against client expectations
Ensure all projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard
About You:
Proven experience in a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager role within water/utilities
Strong background delivering clean water or infrastructure frameworks
Deep understanding of NEC contracts and their application in live projects
Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with a strategic view
Strong commercial acumen and experience managing budgets and contract obligations
Civil or MEICA engineering background preferred
What's on Offer:
Competitive salary in the region of £80,000 - £85,000 plus package
Hybrid working model (site, office and remote)
Clear progression and development opportunities within a growing business
Involvement in high-value, long-term frameworks in the utilities sector
If you are an experienced Contracts Manager looking for a new challenge in the water sector, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussionBefore You Apply
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