Contracts Manager (Water)

Contracts Manager Location: East & West Midlands Salary: 65,000 - 85,000 + Car Allowance/Company Vehicle + Bonus + Benefits Type: Permanent, Full Time Are you an experienced Project Manager ready to step into a Contracts Manager role, or an established Contracts Manager looking for greater responsibility across multiple projects? I'm working with a growing infrastructure and water sector contractor that is looking to appoint a Contracts Manager to oversee the successful delivery of a portfolio of projects across the East and West Midlands. This is a senior leadership role where you'll have responsibility for multiple schemes, project teams, client relationships and commercial performance. This position would suit someone who enjoys leading teams, driving high standards and taking ownership of projects from initial planning through to final handover. You'll play a key role in shaping project delivery, supporting operational teams and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and profitably. The business has a strong pipeline of secured work and offers excellent long-term career prospects for an ambitious construction or infrastructure professional. What the work involvesLeading the delivery of multiple civil engineering, infrastructure and utility projects across the East and West MidlandsManaging project teams to ensure programmes, budgets and quality targets are achievedBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholdersSupporting Project Managers and site teams throughout the project lifecycleMonitoring commercial performance, forecasts, costs and resource requirementsEnsuring projects are delivered safely and in line with company proceduresReviewing project programmes and identifying opportunities to improve performanceSupporting recruitment, development and retention of operational staffDriving continuous improvement across project delivery and operational processesWorking closely with commercial, design and pre-construction teamsSupporting tender reviews and pre-construction activities where requiredManaging supply chain relationships and subcontractor performancePromoting a positive safety culture throughout all projectsIdentifying future business opportunities and supporting company growth initiativesProviding regular updates to senior leadership on project progress and performanceWhat they're looking forDegree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management or a related disciplinePrevious experience in a Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager or similar leadership roleProven background delivering civil engineering, infrastructure or utility projectsStrong leadership and people management skillsExperience managing multidisciplinary project teamsCommercial awareness with responsibility for project budgets and performanceExcellent communication and stakeholder management abilitiesStrong organisational and planning skillsProblem-solving mindset with the ability to make informed decisions under pressureGood IT and reporting skillsFull UK Driving LicenceAdvantageous experiencePrevious experience within the water industryClean water or wastewater project experienceSMSTS certificationExperience working under NEC contractsChartered status or membership of a relevant professional institutionFramework delivery experience with major utility clientsPackage 65,000 - 85,000 basic salary depending on experienceAnnual performance bonusCar allowance or company vehiclePension schemePrivate healthcareAnnual leave plus bank holidaysOngoing professional development and leadership trainingLong-term career progression opportunitiesOpportunity to lead major infrastructure and water sector projectsStable workload across secured frameworks and long-term contractsIf you're looking for a role where you can take ownership of project delivery, lead high-performing teams and play a key part in a growing business, I'd love to hear from you. Apply below and we'll be in touch