Contracts Manager

Tilbury Douglas; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

26 days annual leave (plus buy/sell up

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Defined contribution pension

Enhanced parental leave

Volunteer days

Flexible and Agile working

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional membership fees

Perks at Work

Flexible Benefits scheme

Job summary

Tilbury Douglas is recruiting an experienced Contracts Manager to lead a portfolio of water infrastructure projects across Thames Valley, Oxfordshire and surrounding areas. You will deliver projects safely, on time and within budget while building strong client relationships and guiding multidisciplinary teams.

You will hold a Civil Engineering/Construction Management degree with a CSCS card; Chartered status is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is essential.
• CSCS card required.
• Chartered status (ICE/CIOB or equivalent) advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a portfolio of water infrastructure projects, ensuring delivery against programme, budget, quality and safety objectives.
• Provide operational leadership and development to Project Managers and delivery teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with Thames Water and key stakeholders.
• Oversee commercial performance, budgets, risk management and resource planning.
• Drive continuous improvement and sustainable construction practices in line with company procedures and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Budgeting

Client relationships

Team development

Safety compliance

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

CSCS card

Chartered status (ICE/CIOB advantageous)

Job description

Location: Thames Valley / Oxfordshire

We are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to join our Infrastructure team, supporting the delivery of our AMP8 programme for Thames Water across the Thames Valley, Oxfordshire and Cotswolds.

With circa £250m of projects allocated, this is an exciting opportunity to take a senior leadership role across a portfolio of water infrastructure projects, ranging from £2.5m to £25m in value and covering civil, mechanical, electrical and ICA works.

You will be responsible for overseeing successful project delivery, leading multidisciplinary teams and developing strong client relationships. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will drive operational performance, commercial success and continuous improvement, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Key Duties

• Lead and oversee a portfolio of water infrastructure projects, ensuring successful delivery against programme, budget, quality and safety objectives.
• Provide operational leadership, guidance and development to Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers and wider delivery teams, promoting a high-performance culture.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Thames Water and key stakeholders, managing expectations and supporting effective collaboration across multiple projects.
• Oversee commercial performance, project budgets, risk management and resource planning, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and project outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and sustainable construction practices, ensuring compliance with company procedures, industry standards and health and safety requirements.

About You

You will be an experienced and commercially astute construction professional with a proven track record of leading multiple projects within a main contractor environment, ideally within the water or wider infrastructure sector.

You will bring strong operational leadership, technical knowledge and financial management skills, alongside the ability to develop teams and build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders at all levels.

A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline, together with an appropriate CSCS card, is essential. Professional accreditation or working towards chartered status (ICE, CIOB or equivalent) would be advantageous.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary
• Car Allowance
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees
• Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
  • Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Travel insurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions.

Who we are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company, delivering vital projects across sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water, and environment.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages innovation and celebrates individual differences. We are proud to hold Investors in Diversity status.

Please note: we do not hold a sponsorship licence. This role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.

We look forward to receiving your application.