Contracts Manager

We are hiring for our client, a well-established engineering business based in Belfast, as they continue to grow their specialist Water division. This newly created Contracts Manager role will take full ownership of water-related projects, overseeing delivery, performance, commercial control and client relationships across NI and ROI.

The Contracts Manager will play a pivotal leadership role, working closely with senior stakeholders while managing multidisciplinary teams delivering critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This is a highly visible position offering long-term progression within a stable and growing organisation.

The Contracts Manager job will suit someone with strong water-sector experience who enjoys autonomy, responsibility and shaping how projects are delivered.

1. Strategic role - full responsibility for the Water portfolio
2. Belfast-based with regional project oversight
3. Growing business with long-term investment in the water sector

• Lead and manage all water-sector contracts from award through to completion
• Take ownership of commercial performance, budgets, forecasts and reporting
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to specification
• Oversee project managers and site teams, providing leadership and direction
• Support tendering, pricing and bid strategy for new water projects
• Drive continuous improvement across processes and project delivery

• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager role within the water or utilities sector
• Strong understanding of NEC / standard forms of contract
• Commercially astute with strong financial and contractual awareness
• Confident leader with experience managing teams and stakeholders
• Excellent communication, negotiation and decision-making skills
• Background in electrical, mechanical or ICA projects is highly desirable

• Highly competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
• Company vehicle or allowance
• Pension and benefits package
• Long-term career progression in a growing water-focused business
• Supportive, professional and forward-thinking company culture

For further information, and to apply for this Contracts Manager job, please contact Dominic Heron, Senior Recruitment Consultant for Engineering & Manufacturing at Hunter Savage.

Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep sector expertise across Engineering & Operations, partnering with clients and candidates to build long-term, successful careers.

Expert, confidential career advice. Salary is negotiable and will depend on experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on response.