Contract & Performance Lead - Hybrid (Utilities)

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

Job summary

A leading water utility company is seeking a Contract & Performance Manager to oversee contractors and ensure compliance with agreements. The successful candidate will possess strong contract management experience from the water industry, with a focus on KPIs and SLAs. This hybrid position offers a competitive annual salary and a range of benefits, including 26 days of holiday and a generous pension scheme. Join us in making a difference for millions of customers while enjoying meaningful career opportunities.

Benefits

26 days holiday per year

Generous Pension Scheme

Private Medical Health Care

Access to health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of engineering contracts and procurement processes.
• Proven performance management background within utilities or engineering.
• Experience in project or programme management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contractors against agreed terms, KPIs and SLAs.
• Drive partner performance and hold partners accountable.
• Lead collaborative performance management with teams.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Relevant engineering, procurement or commercial qualification (degree or equivalent)

Job description

A leading water utility company is seeking a Contract & Performance Manager to oversee contractors and ensure compliance with agreements. The successful candidate will possess strong contract management experience from the water industry, with a focus on KPIs and SLAs. This hybrid position offers a competitive annual salary and a range of benefits, including 26 days of holiday and a generous pension scheme. Join us in making a difference for millions of customers while enjoying meaningful career opportunities.