Contract Manager

CIH International Housing Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Professional chartership support

Benefits package

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley in Reading and across the Thames Valley region is recruiting a Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of water and wastewater schemes. You will lead site teams from inception to handover, drive delivery, and ensure client satisfaction while maintaining safety and quality.

This role requires civil engineering knowledge, NEC contract experience, and strong communication to foster collaboration and ensure on-time, on-budget project performance.

Qualifications

• CSCS and SSSTS/SMSTS qualifications.
• HNC or degree in Civil Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Understand civil engineering principles and practices.
• Knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts.
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region.

Responsibilities

• Instilling the company culture and driving consistency across a number of schemes for the organisation.
• Leading a team of site managers to ensure successful execution of the programme.
• Improving awareness, compliance and performance with company standards & processes.
• Facilitating the growth and development of the team.
• Overall responsibility for commercial and programme delivery whilst ensuring client satisfaction.

Skills

CSCS

SSSTS/SMSTS

Driving licence

Excellent organisation

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott Macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

MMB has successfully extended its contract with Thames Water for an additional five years. As the largest water and wastewater provider in the UK, Thames Water serves 15 million customers throughout London and the Thames Valley. This extension will carry the current agreement through to the end of AMP8 in March 2030. MMB is delivering work on three frameworks in the region, which sees us undertake a varied programme of water and wastewater non-infrastructure and infrastructure projects to improve the network.

With sites located across the Thames Valley region including; Aylesbury, Banbury, and Reading.

As a Contracts Manager you will be responsible for a portfolio of schemes that enhance our environment and communities - from improving flood defences, to upgrading water treatment works and providing nature-based solutions that improve biodiversity. Our Contract Managers are great communicators, motivators & leaders, who have a wealth of technical knowledge, and have full ownership of the whole process from inception to handover.

The role of a Contracts Manager includes:

• Instilling the company culture and driving consistency across a number of schemes for the organisation
• Leading a team of site managers to ensure successful execution of the programme
• Improving awareness, compliance and performance with company standards & processes
• Facilitating the growth and development of the team
• Overall responsibility for commercial and programme delivery whilst ensuring client satisfaction

What you'll need:

• CSCS, SSSTS/ SMSTS
• HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• Understand civil engineering principles and practices
• Knowledge of NEC3 or 4
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region

What's in it for you:

Alongside our significant training and development investment, bespoke progression plan and support to achieve professional chartership, we offer a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

To view our full range of benefits, please see the Bentley benefits brochure attached.