Are you ready to take the lead on major wastewater infrastructure programmes that make a real impact on communities across the Southeast? At Browne, we're looking for a driven and experienced Contracts Manager to join our team and play a central role in planning, managing, and delivering essential infrastructure work. If you're motivated by delivering highquality projects, building trusted client relationships, and driving continuous improvement, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our growing workstreams. As Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of wastewater infrastructure programmes across the Southeast, ensuring every project is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. Your technical expertise, leadership, and strategic insight will be crucial in building client confidence and delivering safe, highquality solutions that support Browne's continued growth. Please note that this role will require you to be on site/at the office for at least 3 days a week. You can be based in either Falmer or Chatham; our work covers sites in Hampshire, Sussex and Kent. About Browne Browne Group is a leading utilities contractor specialising in the water and civil engineering sectors. We deliver complex, sustainable solutions that enhance public infrastructure, improve network resilience, and reduce environmental impact. Our industry-leading digital approach to project management and quality control ensures consistent delivery to the highest standards. Our expertise spans infrastructure, non-infrastructure, and maintenance services across the water and wastewater sectors. We deliver civil engineering works including pipelines, pumping stations and reservoirs; MEICA solutions covering mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation; and long-term maintenance programmes that support asset reliability and operational efficiency. This integrated capability enables us to meet diverse client needs across the full asset lifecycle. Browne is a subsidiary of Renew Holdings plc, a leading UK Engineering Services business. The Group operates through independently branded subsidiaries across UK and European markets, delivering essential infrastructure maintenance and renewal through its highly skilled, directly employed workforce. What We're Looking For We're seeking a confident leader and experienced project professional with strong commercial awareness and a background in infrastructure delivery. You'll thrive in a fastpaced environment, bring clarity to complexity, and build trusted relationships at every level. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications (Summary): * Proven leadership ability and experience motivating multidisciplinary project teams * Strong commercial understanding and experience managing budgets, schedules, and resources * Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and problemsolving skills * High attention to detail with exceptional organisational and timemanagement capabilities * Demonstrated experience managing endtoend construction or utilities projects * Minimum of 10 years' experience delivering and managing infrastructure programmes * Experience managing client relationships and expectations * NVQ Level 4; SMSTS; CSCS; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project * Desirable: NEBOSH Construction, IOSH/CITB Site Management, PMP or equivalent, NEC Project Manager accreditation The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country