Senior Contracts Manager, Water Infrastructure

Fawkes & Reece Group; Fraddam; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Contracts Manager - Water Infrastructure (Civil Engineering) in Southern England is a permanent, full-time role requiring leadership in delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Competitive salary range £90,000–£110,000 plus benefits, with a focus on safe delivery, client relationships and commercial performance.

The role involves overseeing contract delivery, leading teams, and ensuring programmes are delivered on time and within budget, while maintaining health and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contracts management within water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Experience leading multiple projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, budgets and programme management.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for safe, efficient and commercially successful delivery of the contract.
• Lead project and operational teams to achieve programme objectives.
• Oversee planning, programming, resource allocation and coordination of multiple workstreams.
• Manage contract budgets, costs, financial performance and commercial risks.
• Build and maintain relationships with client, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Monitor progress and take corrective actions to ensure targets are met.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, environmental requirements and quality standards.
• Manage contract variations and NEC processes where applicable.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and performance.
• Provide reporting on programme progress, financials, risks and KPIs.
• Drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Job description

Contracts Manager - Water Infrastructure (Civil Engineering) in Southern England is a permanent, full-time role requiring leadership in delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Competitive salary range £90,000–£110,000 plus benefits, with a focus on safe delivery, client relationships and commercial performance.

The role involves overseeing contract delivery, leading teams, and ensuring programmes are delivered on time and within budget, while maintaining health and