Contract Manager - Highways Drainage

Vector Recruitment Solutions; Glastonbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or car allowance

Christmas bonus

28 days holiday

Job summary

Vector Recruitment Solutions seeks a Contract Manager – Highways Drainage in Glastonbury. You will lead contract delivery, safety compliance, and monthly P&L while directing a depot team and coordinating on-site resources to meet the programme.

The role demands proven drainage/highways contract management, strong leadership, planning, and a valid UK driving licence. Benefits include a company vehicle or car allowance, a Christmas bonus, and 28 days holiday.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing drainage/highways contracts.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• CSCS card holder and safety qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for contract delivery, health & safety, and monthly P&L
• Lead a depot team and coordinate on-site resources
• Manage contract performance, standards and targets
• Line manage a team of circa 40 drainage personnel
• Build and maintain client relationships
• Develop and monitor works programme and rates
• Oversee cost control, monthly applications and pricing
• Conduct regular site audits for safety and quality

Skills

Team leadership

Planning

Client-facing

Driving Licence

Health & safety awareness

Education

CSCS card

SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

Location Glastonbury, England Sector Utilities Salary £50,000.00 per annum

Contract Manager – Highways Drainage

Location: Glastonbury

Salary: Circa £50,000 + Company Vehicle or Car Allowance + Benefits

Our client, a fast-growing drainage contractor, is seeking an experienced, proactive, and driven Contract Manager in Warwickshire. In this pivotal role, you will manage and resource a wide range of operational drainage activities, including gully emptying, reactive jetting, root cutting, CCTV surveys, and traffic management. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated drainage / highways professional to lead a key contract and drive operational success.

The Role:

• Overall responsibility for contract delivery, health & safety, and monthly P&L


• Lead a small, agile depot team in a flexible and innovative environment


• Coordinate and plan on-site resources, ensuring safe working practices at all times


• Manage contract performance, standards, and targets


• Line management a team of circa 40 drainage personnels, handling any performance issues


• Build and maintain strong client relationships


• Develop, monitor, and manage the works programme and schedule of rates


• Oversee cost control, monthly applications, and contract pricing


• Conduct regular site audits with a focus on safety and quality

About You:

• Proven experience as a Contract Manager or similar within the drainage, highways or utilities industry


• Full UK Driving Licence


• Skilled in managing safe working practices


• CSCS card holder & health and safety qualification (SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely)


• Excellent team leadership, planning, and client-facing skills

Benefits:

• Circa £50,000 per year


• Christmas bonus


• Company vehicle or car allowance


• 28 days holiday (increasing with service)