Bennett & Game are pleased to be representing a growing civil engineering contractor based in Kent, who are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their team.

The business operates predominantly within the water sector and has built a strong reputation delivering projects for Thames Water. They act as a contractor across a range of specialist and infrastructure-led schemes, managing subcontract packages and delivering works within live operational environments.

Following a number of recent project wins, they are now looking to appoint a Contracts Manager to oversee multiple schemes.

Current and upcoming projects range in value from -1.5m to -4m, including digester refurbishment works, infrastructure upgrades and specialist process-related schemes. The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing projects through to completion, ensuring programme, commercial performance and client expectations are met.

Contracts Manager Position Overview

• Oversee the delivery of multiple water-sector projects from pre-construction through to completion
• Manage project programmes, subcontractors and overall site performance
• Act as the key point of contact for Thames Water
• Ensure all project documentation is completed, including RAMS, risk assessments and construction phase plans
• Monitor project costs, variations and overall commercial performance
• Coordinate subcontractors and ensure works are delivered safely and in line with programme
• Maintain high standards of health & safety and compliance across all sites

Contracts Manager Position Requirements

• Experience working as a Contracts Manager within civil engineering or utilities
• Previous experience within the water sector, ideally working with Thames Water
• Strong understanding of commercial management and subcontractor coordination
• Comfortable managing documentation-heavy projects in regulated environments
• Good knowledge of health & safety procedures and compliance requirements
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

Contracts Manager Position Remuneration

• -80,000 - -95,000 (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working
• Car allowance available for the right candidate
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Full-time, permanent position
• Opportunity to join a growing contractor delivering high-value water-sector projects

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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