Contracts Manager

Hydro International; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Annual discretionary bonus

Company pension scheme

2x salary life assurance policy

Tarmac Rewards discount platform

YuLife wellbeing initiatives

Professional development and training

Career progression

Job summary

Hydro International, a global leader in water management, is seeking a Contracts Manager - Capital Projects to lead the Capital Projects Delivery Team. Based in Clevedon or Nottingham with hybrid working, you will drive delivery of complex capital equipment installations and refurbishments across the UK, leading Project Managers, Engineers and Site Teams.

You will shape delivery strategy, manage budgets and stakeholder relationships, ensure safety and quality, and report on performance.

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree, HND or equivalent qualification, or significant relevant experience.
• Experience leading engineering or capital project delivery teams.
• Experience within the water, wastewater or related industrial sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, costs and profitability.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and project governance processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong planning, organisation and resource management capabilities.
• Passion for safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing Capital Projects team.
• Take ownership of projects from survey and estimation through to commissioning and closeout.
• Deliver projects safely, efficiently and profitably while meeting customer expectations.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, risks and commercial performance.
• Build trusted relationships with water utility customers and key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, governance frameworks and HSEQ standards.
• Produce and present project, operational and financial performance reports.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Operations, Finance and Commercial teams to maximise delivery performance and resource utilisation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, productivity and customer outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Planning & scheduling

Safety & quality

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Hydro International

Contracts Manager - Capital Projects

Location: Clevedon, Somerset or Nottingham (Hybrid Working)
Working Pattern: Minimum 3 days per week office-based
Travel: Regular travel to customer and project sites across the UK, with occasional overnight stays required
Reporting to: Operations Director

Making a Positive Impact on the World's Water Challenges

At Hydro International, we are passionate about protecting our communities and the environment from the impact of urbanisation. As a global leader in water management solutions, we help utilities, municipalities and industrial customers improve water quality, reduce flood risk and optimise wastewater networks.

We're looking for an experienced and commercially driven Contracts Manager - Capital Projects to lead our Capital Projects Delivery Team and drive the successful delivery of complex engineering projects across the UK water sector.

The Opportunity

This is a high-profile leadership role with full accountability for the safe, profitable and successful delivery of capital equipment installation and refurbishment projects for UK water utility clients. Based from either our Clevedon or Nottingham office, you'll lead a team of Project Managers, Engineers and Site Teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Working closely with the Operations Director, you'll play a key role in shaping delivery strategy, driving commercial performance, building strong customer relationships and developing a high-performing team. With responsibility for operational excellence, project governance and departmental profitability, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on both business performance and customer success.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading, developing and mentoring a high-performing Capital Projects team.
• Taking ownership of projects from survey and estimation through to commissioning and closeout.
• Delivering projects safely, efficiently and profitably while meeting customer expectations.
• Managing project budgets, forecasts, risks and commercial performance.
• Building trusted relationships with water utility customers and key stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, governance frameworks and HSEQ standards.
• Producing and presenting project, operational and financial performance reports.
• Working collaboratively with Engineering, Operations, Finance and Commercial teams to maximise delivery performance and resource utilisation.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, productivity and customer outcomes.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a confident leader who combines strong technical understanding with commercial awareness and a passion for delivering exceptional results.

You’ll bring:

• An Engineering Degree, HND or equivalent qualification, or significant relevant experience.
• Proven experience leading engineering or capital project delivery teams.
• Experience within the water, wastewater or related industrial sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, costs and profitability.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and project governance processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong planning, organisation and resource management capabilities.
• Passion for safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Why Join Hydro International?

This is an opportunity to lead critical infrastructure projects that help protect people, communities and the environment while developing your career within a growing international organisation.

You'll join a business that values innovation, collaboration and accountability, where you'll have the autonomy to make decisions, develop talented people and contribute directly to our future success.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• 2x salary life assurance policy
• Access to Tarmac Rewards employee discount platform
• Access to YuLife, providing wellbeing initiatives and employee discounts
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Career progression within a global organisation

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're an experienced projects leader with the commercial, operational and leadership capability to deliver complex capital projects and develop high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.