Contracts Manager

CRH plc; Kenn; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Cover

Company Pension Scheme

Sick Pay Policy

Minimum 23 days holiday per year

Mental Health First Aiders & wellbeing

Flu vaccinations

DSE eye tests

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Hydro International in the UK seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the Projects Team and oversee installation and refurbishment works across the region. You will own projects, plan, coordinate and manage engineers to meet safety, budget, and quality targets while building strong customer relationships.

You will provide quotations, manage project reporting, and ensure delivery within timelines. A strong engineering background, SMSTS, and NEC3 knowledge are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification (Degree/HND or equivalent).
• Several years' experience in industrial/mechanical/electrical engineering projects.
• Experience in water/environmental engineering projects is preferred.
• SMSTS or equivalent site safety training.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of all assigned projects and lead the Projects Team.
• Coordinate all activities within your Area of Responsibility.
• Carry out site inspections and produce survey reports for quotations.
• Ensure projects are initiated, planned, executed, controlled and closed using company systems.
• Produce quotations with profitable outcomes while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Implement financial controls and provide job costings as required.
• Lead on-site staff with focus on time, quality, safety and cost.
• Produce project reports, including Gantt charts, for updates at meetings.
• Develop strong customer relationships and identify opportunities for innovative solutions.

Skills

Contract management

Project leadership

Strong communication

Financial awareness

Risk assessment

Planning & scheduling

Team coordination

Customer relations

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Gantt charts

Planning tools

Job description

Join a team delivering critical engineering projects that keep the UK's water networks running. We're looking for an experienced, driven Contracts Manager to lead our Projects Team and oversee the delivery of engineering installation and refurbishment works across your designated region. You'll take ownership of all assigned projects - planning, coordinating and managing teams of project and service engineers to deliver work safely, efficiently, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. This role is central to building strong customer relationships, driving operational performance and ensuring commercial success. If you're a hands‑on leader with strong engineering knowledge and a passion for delivering outstanding projects, we want to hear from you.

• Take ownership of all assigned projects and lead the Projects Team to deliver them effectively
• Manage and coordinate all activities within your Area of Responsibility
• Carry out site inspections and produce survey reports for quotations
• Ensure all projects are initiated, planned, executed, controlled and closed out using company systems
• Produce solutions and quotations, ensuring profitable outcomes while maintaining customer satisfaction
• Implement financial controls and provide job costings where required
• Lead on‑site staff with strict control of time, quality, safety and cost
• Produce detailed project reports, including Gantt charts, and present updates at operations meetings
• Liaise with other internal departments to support business objectives
• Develop strong customer relationships and identify opportunities to provide innovative solutions
• Ensure excellent communication and collaborative working across the wider business
• Be accountable for profit and loss of all assigned projects
• Engineering qualification (Degree/HND or equivalent) or substantial relevant experience
• Several years' experience working on industrial/mechanical/electrical engineering equipment
• Water industry or environmental engineering experience
• Proven experience managing engineering project teams
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) minimum
• Knowledge of NEC3 contracts
• Strong project management background including planning, coordination, reporting
• Experience delivering engineering projects to tight deadlines
• Knowledge of mechanical installation, maintenance and commissioning
• Risk assessment experience
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Office, planning tools e.g., Gantt charts)
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads for self and team
• Good business acumen and financial awareness

Desirable

• Confined Spaces (City & Guilds)
• Manual Handling
• Understanding of wastewater screens and treatment processes
• Mechanical fitting experience

Physical & Other Requirements

• Current valid driving licence
• Current passport
• Ability to work outdoors on wastewater sites
• Comfortable with physical work (standing, kneeling, crouching etc.)
• Occasional overnight stays

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses, and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries. As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety‑first mindset.

This role sits within our UK Wastewater Services business, which supports water utility companies with installation, refurbishment and engineering services across the UK.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.

• Life Cover
• Company Pension Scheme
• Sick Pay Policy
• Minimum 23 days holiday per year + Bank Holidays
• Mental Health First Aiders & wellbeing support programmes
• Flu vaccinations
• DSE eye tests
• Training & development opportunities

You’ll join a supportive, forward‑thinking engineering business where your leadership makes a real impact - on your team, your customers and the UK's water infrastructure.

What Hydro International Offers You: A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion. Highly competitive salary package. Comprehensive secondary benefits. Significant contribution to your pension plan. Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization. Connect your future to CRH. We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create.