Job Description:

Senior Contract Manager – Highways Drainage
Location: Glastonbury, overseeing contracts across Somerset and Devon
Salary: £55,000–£70,000+ pa, depending on experience, plus company vehicle or car allowance and benefits

Vector Recruitment Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Senior Contract Manager to lead two drainage contracts across Somerset and Devon, taking ownership of operational delivery, commercial performance and client relationships.

This senior role offers the autonomy to manage your contracts and make decisions independently. You will lead crews and supervisors delivering highways drainage services, including gully emptying, reactive jetting, root cutting, CCTV surveys and associated traffic management.

The role

• Take overall responsibility for contract delivery, health and safety, quality and monthly profit and loss.
• Lead operational crews, supervisors and depot staff, setting clear expectations and addressing performance issues.
• Plan resources and programmes of work to improve daily productivity and meet contractual targets.
• Manage costs, schedules of rates, pricing and assist with monthly payment applications.
• Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders, including directors.
• Lead commercial negotiations, including rates, payment arrangements and terms, securing appropriate outcomes.
• Resolve operational and client issues independently, escalating where necessary.
• Carry out regular site audits to maintain safe working practices and service standards.

What you’ll bring

• Experience as a Contract Manager, Commercial Manager or similarly senior professional, combining operational leadership with commercial responsibility.
• Proven experience leading contracts in Drainage, Highways, Utilities or other similar industry.
• A proven ability to manage crews and supervisors, improve productivity and take ownership of contract performance.
• Strong financial judgement, negotiation skills and confidence dealing with senior clients.
• The ability to make decisions and manage competing priorities without close supervision.
• A full UK driving licence
• CSCS card and a relevant health and safety qualification, such as SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely would be beneficial.

What’s on offer

• £55,000 - £70,000 pa depending on experience
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Christmas bonus
• 28 days’ holiday, increasing with service

Apply now or contact Kristian Wilson on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion