Contract & Performance Lead - Hybrid (Utilities)

Thames Water; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in Reading seeks a Contract & Performance Manager to oversee contractors and ensure adherence to KPIs and SLAs. This hybrid role requires regular engagement with all partners to drive compliance and performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract management within the utilities sector, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and a commitment to health and safety standards. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holiday, increasing to 30

Pension scheme

Private medical care

Access to health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of engineering contracts and procurement processes.
• Proven performance management background within utilities or engineering.
• Skilled collaborator with excellent stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contractors against agreed terms, KPIs, and SLAs.
• Ensure consistent delivery and drive partner performance through reviews.
• Foster rigorous health and safety standards across partners.

Skills

Contract management

Performance management

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Education

Relevant engineering, procurement or commercial qualification

Job description

A leading water utility company in Reading seeks a Contract & Performance Manager to oversee contractors and ensure adherence to KPIs and SLAs. This hybrid role requires regular engagement with all partners to drive compliance and performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract management within the utilities sector, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and a commitment to health and safety standards. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits.