Contracts Manager - Capital Projects

Hydro International; Kenn; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Discretionary bonus

Company pension

Life assurance 2x salary

Employee discounts

Wellbeing programs

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

Hydro International, a CRH company, is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager - Capital Projects to lead the Capital Projects Delivery Team across the UK water sector. Based from Clevedon or Nottingham, you will oversee Project Managers, Engineers and Site Teams, delivering complex installations and refurbishments safely, on time and within budget.

You will drive commercial performance, governance and customer relationships, shape delivery strategy and develop a high‑performing team.

Qualifications

• Engineering background or equivalent with leadership experience.
• Experience delivering capital equipment installation and refurbishment projects.
• Strong commercial acumen with budgets, costs and profitability.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and project governance processes.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Capital Projects team including Project Managers and site teams.
• Take ownership from survey and estimation through to commissioning and closeout.
• Deliver projects safely, efficiently and profitably within budget and meeting customer expectations.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, risks and commercial performance.
• Build trusted relationships with water utility customers and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, governance, and HSEQ standards.
• Produce and present project, operational and financial reports.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Finance and Commercial to maximise delivery performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in efficiency and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

NEC contracts

Project governance

Communication

Education

Engineering Degree or equivalent

Job description

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.

• 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.

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. 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.

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.

Hydro International, 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. Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.

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

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.

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