Contracts Manager: Lead Water & Environment Projects

JN Bentley; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Professional chartership support

Benefits package

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley in Reading and across the Thames Valley region is recruiting a Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of water and wastewater schemes. You will lead site teams from inception to handover, drive delivery, and ensure client satisfaction while maintaining safety and quality.

This role requires civil engineering knowledge, NEC contract experience, and strong communication to foster collaboration and ensure on-time, on-budget project performance.

Qualifications

• CSCS and SSSTS/SMSTS qualifications.
• HNC or degree in Civil Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Understand civil engineering principles and practices.
• Knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts.
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region.

Responsibilities

• Instilling the company culture and driving consistency across a number of schemes for the organisation.
• Leading a team of site managers to ensure successful execution of the programme.
• Improving awareness, compliance and performance with company standards & processes.
• Facilitating the growth and development of the team.
• Overall responsibility for commercial and programme delivery whilst ensuring client satisfaction.

Skills

CSCS

SSSTS/SMSTS

Driving licence

Excellent organisation

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley in Reading and across the Thames Valley region is recruiting a Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of water and wastewater schemes. You will lead site teams from inception to handover, drive delivery, and ensure client satisfaction while maintaining safety and quality.

This role requires civil engineering knowledge, NEC contract experience, and strong communication to foster collaboration and ensure on-time, on-budget project performance.