Contract Manager - Water

Atheray Stone; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of projects under the Thames Water Framework. The successful candidate will ensure projects meet quality standards, timelines, and budget. Requirements include relevant experience in contract management, a degree in construction-related subjects, and strong leadership skills. This role is based in the Thames Valley Region.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Contract Management role for a main contractor.
• Professional Qualification such as CIOB.
• High level of leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project management strategies.
• Oversee planning and execution of construction projects.
• Monitor expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Contract Management experience

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Technical knowledge

Commercial and Financial ability

Education

Degree in construction related subject

CIOB or equivalent

Tools

CSCS Card

Job description

Atheray Stone are currently recruiting for a Contracts Manager to join a Tier 1 Main Contractor with turnover of over GBP600m to work on AMP8 on the Thames Water Framework, covering the Thames Valley Region. Site locations extend from the Cotswolds down to Reading and anywhere in between, with HQ for the framework based out of Reading.

Projects are a mix of civil, mechanical, electrical and ICA scopes and range between GBP2.5m to GBP25m in size, with GBP250m already being allocated to the framework which is due to run until 2030 and beyond.

The Contracts Manager leads a portfolio of projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. They provide leadership to the Project Managers, Site Management, Supervision and Engineering, as well as leadership of the technical forums; temporary works, lifting and site engineering.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in a similar Contract Management role for a main contractor
• Degree (or equivalent) in appropriate construction related subject
• Professional Qualification e.g. CIOB, CITB Level 3 Safety Course
• Appropriate CSCS Card
• High level of leadership and management skills
• Technical experience and knowledge
• High level of Commercial and Financial ability
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company s project management strategies in alignment with business objectives (Including adoption of new IMS)
• Support framework improvement and divisional business development activities by providing technical expertise, support and ensuring feasibility of proposals
• Provide guidance and training to junior staff
• Recruit and develop project delivery teams that are recognised by stakeholders for excellence in delivery
• Oversee the planning, execution, and successful completion of construction projects
• Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
• Support technical investigations, technical reviews, troubleshooting, and problem-solving for complex challenges.
• Develop and oversee project budgets, monitor expenditure, and identify opportunities for efficiency and cost-saving measures.
• Support Identification of potential risks and support development of mitigation strategies to ensure project success
• Track project performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement improvements as needed

If this sounds like you, and you would be open to discussing this opportunity in more detail please apply with a copy of the most up to date CV and we will get in touch as soon as we can. Please note, Visa sponsorship is not provided for this role.