Contracts Manager

Tradestech Recruitment; Penenden Heath; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in water sector roles is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager in Penenden Heath. The successful candidate will oversee the commercial and contractual management of AMP8 water projects, ensuring compliance with NEC contracts and delivering projects valued at over £1m. This role requires a minimum of 10 years' experience, strong knowledge of AMP frameworks, and excellent leadership and communication skills. A full UK driving license is also required.

Benefits

Expenses Paid

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a Contracts Manager or senior commercial role.
• Delivering £1m+ projects within the water sector.
• Strong knowledge of AMP frameworks, with AMP7 / AMP8 experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and contractual management of AMP8 water projects.
• Oversee multiple live projects across the region.
• Manage subcontractor performance, variations, and change control.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Commercial management

Job description

Contracts Manager - AMP8 Water Framework South East (Kent, Sussex & Hampshire)

Rate: £400 - £450 per day

Expenses Paid

Sector : Water / Utilities (AMP8 Framework)

An established water industry contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to support the delivery of AMP8 framework works across the South East. This role sits within a major water programme and will involve the management of several concurrent projects, typically valued around £1m per scheme.

This is a key commercial and delivery-focused position, working closely with clients, project teams, and subcontractors to ensure successful framework performance.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will take full responsibility for the commercial and contractual performance of AMP8 projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with framework obligations.

Key duties include:

• Leading the commercial and contractual management of AMP8 water projects
• Overseeing multiple live projects across the region
• Managing subcontractor performance, variations, and change control
• Monitoring risk, cost, and programme to ensure successful delivery
• Acting as a key point of contact for client and stakeholder engagement
• Ensuring compliance with NEC contracts, health & safety standards, and framework requirements
• Providing commercial support and guidance to project and site teams

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of 10 years' experience in a Contracts Manager or senior commercial role
• Demonstrable experience delivering £1m+ projects within the water sector
• Strong knowledge of AMP frameworks, with AMP7 / AMP8 experience essential
• Background working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 regional water contractor
• Excellent working knowledge of NEC forms of contract
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A full UK driving licence