Senior Contracts Manager - Water
Matchtech · Warrington, England
Senior Contracts Manager - Water at Matchtech, based in Warrington, England, paying £85,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £85,000 per annum
- Location
- Warrington, England
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 4 days ago
- Closes
- 23 Dec 2026
- Sector
- Warehouse Logistics
About 62% above the going rate for warehouse logistics
Reference 610791
About the role
Our client is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of a major AMP8 water programme across the United Utilities region. This permanent role will oversee complex water and wastewater projects, from design and construction through to commissioning and handover.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the safe, high-quality delivery of water and wastewater treatment projects across the AMP8 programme
- Manage programme performance across cost, schedule, margin, cash flow and commercial objectives
- Ensure projects meet regulatory, environmental, health and safety requirements
- Build and maintain strong relationships with United Utilities, design organisations and other stakeholders
- Drive programme growth and support the development of future framework opportunities
- Lead, support and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary delivery team
- Manage key supply chain partners and promote effective contractual and commercial performance
- Champion innovation, modern methods of construction, sustainable solutions and improved delivery processes
Job Requirements:
- Significant experience working for a contractor on a mix of water and wastewater projects
- Strong programme or major project leadership experience within the water infrastructure sector
- Excellent commercial, contractual and risk management capabilities
- Experience managing client relationships and engaging effectively with design organisations and supply chain partners
- Broad understanding of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines
- Knowledge of advanced treatment processes
- Relevant project management accreditation
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to play a leading role in the delivery of high-profile water and wastewater projects while supporting programme growth and future AMP opportunities.
Reference: 610791 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 23 Dec 2026 · Listed via Matchtech
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