Contracts Manager - Water

4669499
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Leicestershire
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Civil Engineering
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    Up to £70k/annum + Company Car or Allowance + Package

Contracts Manager - Permanent - Main Contractor - Leicestershire - Severn Trent Water - Civil Engineering

Your new company

You will be joining an established main contractor based in Leicestershire operating in the water industry. This multi-accredited contractor has a proven successful track record in delivering both clean water and wastewater projects for Severn Trent, and due to continued success, they are looking to onboard a Contracts Manager to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Leicestershire office with the option for hybrid working.

Your new role

As Contracts Manager, your responsibilities will include:
  • Ensuring contracts comply with regulatory and legal requirements governing water infrastructure projects
  • Overseeing the administration of contracts throughout their lifecycles
  • Managing site teams on assigned projects, including subcontractors and direct labour
  • Ensuring detailed programmes are drawn up and adhered to on assigned projects
  • Developing and managing budgets for contracts.

What you'll need to succeed

In order to be successful, you must have:
  • Previous experience in the water industry (clean water and/or wastewater), ideally on infrastructure projects
  • Understanding and commercial application of NEC3 form of contracts
  • Strong organisational and leadership skills
  • Full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will receive:
  • Starting salary up to £70,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Minimum 28 days’ annual leave (option to buy more) plus bank holidays
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Bonus
  • Company pension scheme
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Continuous training and development
  • Professional membership subscription
  • Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
  • Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an industry-leading contractor.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email a copy to james.mayfield-potter@hays.com quoting the job reference number #4669499.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.

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