Contracts Manager - Water Framework

Advertised by Coleman James

Location
Derby, Derbyshire
Salary
£75,000 - £85,000 a year Car Allowance + Package
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Construction
Posted
10 November 2026
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Job description

Contracts Manager – Water Framework

Location: Derby, Derbyshire
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits
Sector: Civil Engineering / Water Infrastructure
Type: Permanent

Major Water Framework | Secured AMP8 Work | Excellent Career Opportunity

Are you an experienced Contracts Manager looking for your next challenge in the water sector?

Coleman James are working with an established and growing civil engineering contractor who is looking to strengthen their management team with the appointment of a Contracts Manager in Derby.

With a strong pipeline of secured work across AMP8, this is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of multiple projects, lead experienced delivery teams and play a key role in the successful delivery of a major water framework.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing multiple civil engineering and water infrastructure projects, ensuring successful delivery from start to finish.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing multiple projects across the water framework.
  • Leading and supporting Project Managers, Site Managers and delivery teams.
  • Driving programme delivery, commercial performance and profitability.
  • Building strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
  • Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
  • Overseeing resources, subcontractors and operational performance.

What We're Looking For

  • Experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager within civil engineering, utilities or water.
  • A strong track record of successfully delivering infrastructure projects.
  • Ideally, previous experience on AMP7, AMP8 or similar water frameworks.
  • Good commercial awareness and knowledge of NEC contracts.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and teams.
  • Experience in clean water, wastewater, pipelines, pumping stations or treatment works would be advantageous.

This is a Permanent position and Coleman James Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency

Reference 225818394

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