Contract Manager

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental services provider in Wakefield is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee operations in liquid waste tankering. This hands-on, client-facing role involves managing multiple contracts, ensuring efficiency, and delivering excellent service. Ideal candidates will have experience in drainage, waste management, and strong commercial skills. The position offers a competitive salary and long-term career prospects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car or car allowance

Long-term career prospects

Opportunity to lead major contracts

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contract Manager, Project Manager, or similar within liquid waste, drainage, tankering, environmental, or utilities sectors.
• Strong commercial understanding of contracts, budgets, and profitability.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Hands-on approach with a focus on operational delivery and client satisfaction.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to sites across the region.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee day-to-day delivery of contracts, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Monitor and report on performance, costs, and profitability across multiple projects.
• Conduct site visits, liaising with clients for high service standards.
• Support the preparation of quotations and tenders for clients.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, opportunities, and improvements.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, and management to drive performance.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships for business growth.

Skills

Contract management

Client relationship management

Commercial understanding

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Job description

Contract Manager - Drainage / Liquid Waste Tankering

Location: Wakefield

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum + car or car allowance

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

Vector Recruitment Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and commercially driven Contract Manager to oversee operations within a leading liquid waste tankering and environmental services business.

This is a hands‑on, client‑facing role where you'll take ownership of multiple live contracts—ensuring efficiency, profitability, and excellent service delivery. It’s an exciting opportunity for a Contract Manager with experience in drainage, waste management, or utilities to step into a role with real impact and long‑term progression potential.

The Role

• Manage and oversee day‑to‑day delivery of contracts, ensuring compliance with safety, financial, and operational standards
• Monitor and report on performance, costs, and profitability across multiple projects
• Conduct site visits, liaising with clients to ensure high service standards and satisfaction
• Support the preparation of quotations and tenders for new and existing clients
• Identify and manage commercial risks, opportunities, and improvements
• Collaborate with operations, finance, and senior management to drive contract efficiency and performance
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships to support ongoing business growth

About You

• Proven experience as a Contract Manager, Project Manager, or similar within liquid waste, drainage, tankering, environmental, or utilities sectors
• Strong commercial understanding of contracts, budgets, and profitability
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Hands‑on approach with a focus on operational delivery and client satisfaction
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to sites across the region

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000 (depending on experience)
• Car or Car allowance
• Long‑term career prospects in a growing, forward‑thinking business
• Opportunity to shape and lead the success of major waste management contracts

If you’re a commercially minded Contract Manager with a background in liquid waste tankering, drainage, or environmental services, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Lauren on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion