Contracts Manager

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contracts Manager specializing in water treatment to oversee service contracts across various industrial sites. This role involves ensuring compliance with specifications and regulations, developing client relationships, and managing contract performance metrics. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in water treatment technologies and relevant industry certifications. Join a company that has been a leader in the field for nearly 30 years, offering a dynamic work environment where your expertise will directly impact client satisfaction and operational success.

Benefits

Company Car

Commission

Non-contributory Pension

Flexible Work Options

Qualifications

• 3-4 years experience managing water treatment contracts.
• Strong understanding of compliance standards and chemical dosing.

Responsibilities

• Manage water treatment service contracts across multiple sites.
• Develop strong client relationships through regular communication.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Water Treatment Technologies

Chemical Dosing

Compliance Standards

Client Relationship Management

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Health and Safety Regulations

Financial Reporting Tools

Job description

Position – Contracts Manager – Water Treatment

Location – Derby – (Remote/Onsite)

Salary/Package - £40,000 - £45,000, Company Car/Fuel, Commission/Est 10k in the 1^st year, 10% non-contributory pension.

Profile

Established for nearly 30 years as a water and wastewater treatment company, who supports a technical sales team throughout the UK and Ireland. Programs that serve all manner of industrial applications, including Cooling Towers, Closed Loops & Chilled Water, Steam Boilers & Generators and Hot & Cold-Water Systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage a portfolio of water treatment service contracts across multiple industrial and commercial sites.
2. Ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled in accordance with agreed specifications, timelines, and budgets.
3. Develop and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication, site visits, and performance reviews.
4. Monitor and manage contract performance metrics, reporting KPIs and identifying areas for improvement.
5. Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reports for each contract.
6. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies.
7. Collaborate with sales and technical teams to support contract renewals, extensions, and upselling opportunities.
8. Identify operational risks and implement corrective actions where necessary.

Minimum Requirements

1. 3 to 4 years’ experience, the portfolio of contracts are longstanding and extremely important to the business.
2. Strong understanding of water treatment technologies, chemical dosing, and compliance standards (e.g., Legionella control, ACoP L8, HSG274).
3. Degree in chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
4. Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Water Treatment/Legionella Awareness, NEBOSH/IOSH) are a plus.
5. Must hold a Full UK Licence.
6. Pass an enhanced DBS Check.

We are looking for a conscientious, reliable person capable of working on their own and as part of a team.

If you are interested in this new and exciting opportunity with a growing company, then call Ben Gibson on the listed number or ideally email with your current CV. SER-IN