Contract Manager - Water

Atheray Stone Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee projects within the Thames Water Framework. The role requires experience in contract management, strong leadership, and a relevant degree. You will ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. This position offers a mix of civil and mechanical projects, with significant financial oversight responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Contract Management role for a main contractor.
• High level of leadership and management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project management strategies.
• Develop and oversee project budgets.
• Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Skills

Contract Management

Leadership

Communication

Commercial and Financial Ability

Technical Knowledge

Education

Degree in construction related subject

Professional Qualification (CIOB, CITB Level 3)

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 £600m 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 £2.5m to £25m in size, with £250m 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.