Contract Manager

Apex Resourcing Solutions Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering firm near Rochdale is seeking a motivated Contracts Manager to oversee water and wastewater treatment projects. You will manage client communications, project execution, and financial controls while ensuring compliance and quality. Ideal candidates possess a Degree or HND in Engineering and strong attention to detail. This permanent role offers a salary of £50k per annum and attractive perks including 25 days’ leave and a generous pension.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous defined contribution pension of 10%

Medical insurance

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management and project execution.
• Preferably background in the water treatment industry.
• Ability to manage technical details and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with clients via meetings and communications.
• Confirm project scope and document all changes with the client.
• Plan and execute projects, organizing resources and suppliers.
• Maintain oversight of project finances and request invoices.

Skills

Client communication

Contract management

Project execution

Financial control

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Strong work ethic

Education

Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or similar

Job description

Overview

Due to expansion we are recruiting for a Contracts Manager on behalf of a specialist company that designs and builds water and wastewater treatment equipment. Operating for over 125 years, they are a well-respected name within the industry with offices in over 5 countries, including the UK office near Rochdale. The company manufactures equipment such as screw pumps, aerators, fine screens and screw turbines, and have installed thousands of these products. We are looking for a motivated and experienced Contracts Manager to take full responsibility for projects and contract installations from handover to completion. The projects involve a mix of mechanical and civil works, and you will be fully supported in understanding the technicalities of the sector. This is a permanent role, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with a salary of £50k per annum. Perks include 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous defined contribution pension of 10%, medical insurance, and more.

Role Description

• Client communication – building strong relationships with clients through face-to-face meetings, phone calls, and email as appropriate.
• Contract management – understanding and confirming the scope of works, ensuring all timings, practicalities and changes are agreed with the client and documented, including prices for compensation events.
• Project execution – plan and execute the project, organise resources and suppliers, and agree labour usage with the Operations Manager. Deliver the documentation package for each project, including Programme of Works, risk assessments/method statements and quality documents.
• Financial control – maintain oversight of project finances, delivery against budget costs, and issue out requests for invoices/applications to the Finance team.

Skills & Attributes (Qualifications)

• Preferably Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or similar.
• Background in the water treatment industry is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to manage technical details in contracts (experience in NEC3/4 ideal but not essential), engineering drawings and site installation.
• Close attention to detail, identifying points of risk/uncertainty, and ensuring these are clarified and resolved.
• Diligently maintaining documentation.
• Excellent communication skills with clients, suppliers and the team.
• Strong work ethic and team spirit.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Note: Apex Resourcing Solutions are acting as an Employment Agency