Job Title: Contracts Manager (Water Sector)
Description
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.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job
* Strategic role - full responsibility for the Water portfolio
* Belfast-based with regional project oversight
* Growing business with long-term investment in the water sector
The Role
* 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
The Person
* 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
The Reward
* 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
Next Steps - Why Hunter Savage
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.
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Salary is negotiable and will depend on experience and expertise.
We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on response.