Contracts Manager - Water

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Salary: £80,000 - £90,000

Location: Poole

Regions: Dorset, South West

Pinnacle Recruitment are currently looking for a Contracts Manager to work for a leading contractor within the Water, Energy and Environmental sectors within the UK. You will be delivering schemes located around Bournemouth, Poole and South Dorset area.

Our client has been named a capital delivery partner on two multi-million-pound 'lots' that will see the company deliver projects across the region through to 2030 - with the potential for a five-year extension into AMP9 thereafter.

You'll take full ownership of multiple schemes from inception through to successful completion and handover, covering a diverse range of projects including flood defence, water and wastewater treatment upgrades, environmental improvements and nature-based solutions.

We're looking for a confident and commercially astute leader who can drive project delivery, motivate teams and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. You'll bring strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage complex projects safely, efficiently and successfully.

The role of a Contracts Manager includes:

• Instilling the company culture and driving consistency across a number of schemes for the organisation
• Leading a team of site managers to ensure successful execution of the programme
• Improving awareness, compliance and performance with company standards & processes
• Facilitating the growth and development of the team
• Overall responsibility for commercial and programme delivery whilst ensuring client satisfaction

What you'll need:

• CSCS, SSSTS/ SMSTS
• HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• Understand civil engineering principles and practices
• Knowledge of NEC3 or 4
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region