Job Description:

Contracts Manager – Water Infrastructure

Location: North Wales (Rhyl Region)

Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

About the Opportunity

Our client is a leading design and construction business delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK water sector.

Following the award of a significant long-term framework, they are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the successful delivery of a portfolio of clean water, wastewater, reservoir, network and environmental improvement projects throughout North Wales.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation with a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects whilst investing heavily in employee development and career progression.

The Role

Reporting into senior operational leadership, you will have responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple projects and site teams across the framework.

You will provide leadership, direction and support to Site Managers and project teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, profitably and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure projects

• Leading and mentoring Site Managers and delivery teams

• Driving health, safety, environmental and quality performance

• Ensuring projects are delivered to programme and budget

• Managing client relationships and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction

• Supporting commercial performance and contract administration

• Driving consistency across projects through robust processes and standards

• Identifying and managing project risks and opportunities

• Supporting workforce planning and team development

• Promoting a positive culture across all operational activities

Requirements Essential

• Previous experience in a Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager or similar leadership role

• Strong civil engineering or infrastructure background

• Experience managing multiple projects and site teams simultaneously

• Good understanding of NEC contracts

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

• SMSTS certification

• CSCS Card

• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Experience within the water sector

• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or related discipline

• Experience delivering projects under major utility frameworks

• Knowledge of treatment works, pipelines, reservoirs or environmental schemes

What's On Offer

• £75,000 - £90,000 basic salary

• Car allowance or company vehicle

• Annual bonus scheme

• Pension contribution

• Private healthcare

• Life assurance

• Flexible benefits package

• Ongoing professional development and chartership support

• Long-term career progression opportunities

• Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects that positively impact communities and the environment

Apply

If you're an experienced Contracts Manager looking to join a growing infrastructure business delivering major water projects across Wales, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.