Contracts Manager Permanent Salary: from £44,000 per annum Location: Grafham Wate r (regular weekly travel required to other sites) Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced professional to manage and oversee contracts across our AVH Parks portfolio. AVH Parks Ltd, part of the Anglian Water Group (AWG), manages 14 parks across the East of England and East Midlands, including Grafham, Rutland, Alton and Pitsford Water. Alongside managing AWG estates, we deliver fishery, estate and grounds maintenance services to third‑party operators as a commercially focused leisure and land management business. Role Responsibilities: Administering and managing contracts Ensuring compliance and performance Setting costs and budgets Creating safety packs including Risk assessments and Method statements. Additional Collaboration: The successful applicant will work closely with our Area Estates and Project Managers, as well as all in-house Teams and contractors. Experience Requirements: We require a strong background in tendering, procurement processes, and project delivery. The ideal applicant will also have extensive experience in grounds maintenance operations, understanding industry standards, contractor performance management, and service quality expectations. Role Requirements: Solid background in contract management Strong communication and negotiation skills Attention to detail and analytical thinking Excellent IT skills - experience in MS Office 365 Ability to meet strict deadlines Full Driving Licence As a valued employee, you'll be entitled to: Personal private health care Virtual GP for your household Life cover- 8 x annual salary paid to dependents 25 days annual leave - rising with length of service as well as bank holidays with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion Flexible working dependent on your role Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6% Bonus scheme Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle loveeverydrop