Contracts Manager

Inclusionmaking Kier; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee project delivery within the Southern Water framework. This role requires strong knowledge of NEC contracting and effective collaboration with various stakeholders in the water industry. Successful candidates will have proven management experience and negotiation skills, with opportunities for remote work. Competitive salary and additional benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of NEC contracting is crucial for the role.
• Experience with clients in the water industry is preferred.
• Proven track record of managing major delivery portfolios required.

Responsibilities

• Drive and monitor efficient project delivery for Lot 2.
• Collaborate with internal teams for pricing and risk allocation.
• Ensure agreement of proposed target costs with stakeholders.

Skills

Strong knowledge of NEC contracting

Understanding of regulated clients

Negotiating skills

Job description

Location: Falmer, East Sussex - remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required

Hours: 40 hours per week

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Responsibilities

As a Contracts Manager, you'll be working within the Southern Water framework team, supporting them on Lot 2 (Waste water). Your responsibilities include providing leadership and management oversight to the projects in the western sector. You will drive and monitor efficient delivery as projects progress through the Pre‑Construction phase and onward through Stage 2 (detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover). Your day to day will include:

• Being accountable for successful delivery of the Lot 2 projects in your region.
• Collaborate with Kier's internal pre‑construction team to develop prices, programmes and risk allocation for submission to the client.
• Collaborate with Southern Water Capital Delivery and other key Southern Water stakeholders including but not limited to ETS, Operations and commercial teams to facilitate agreement of proposed target costs.
• Embed Get It Right Initiative (GIRI) practices and culture into daily, weekly and monthly routines.
• Facilitate liaison between Operations, Commercial and Pre‑construction teams to ensure attainment of overall programme.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of NEC contracting.
• Understanding of regulated clients, in particular those in the water industry.
• Track record of managing major delivery portfolios.
• Strong and resilient negotiating skills.
• Full Driving Licence.
• Disability Confident.

We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to any applicant who declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the role.