Lead Contracts Manager, Water & Wastewater

Fawkes & Reece Group

Bicester

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Browne, a leading UK contractor in water and civil engineering, seeks a Contracts Manager to lead planning, delivery and coordination of rising main installations and wastewater infrastructure for Thames Water. You will take ownership from day one, develop project plans, build client relationships, manage subcontractors, and guide teams to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes within timelines and budgets.

This role requires strategic thinking, strong commercial awareness and a proven track record

Qualifications

Proven background managing wastewater or civil infrastructure projects.
Experience with NEC contracts and project lifecycle management.
Minimum 10 years in specification, delivery and management of water and wastewater infrastructure projects/programmes.
Strong commercial awareness and experience controlling project costs.

Responsibilities

Lead planning, delivery and coordination of rising main installations and wastewater projects.
Develop project plans, resourcing and schedules from day one.
Build and maintain client relationships, manage subcontractors and guide teams to delivery.
Ensure projects are scoped, resourced, delivered on time, within budget and to quality standards.
Collaborate with designers and supply chain to shape technical specifications and drive best-practice.