Due to continued growth, we are currently recruiting for a Contracts Manager to join our Wessex Water Framework. The Contracts Manager will oversee a portfolio of M&E projects throughout the Wessex Water region and is likely to be based close to HQ in Southampton and visit sites weekly. Work comprises of maintenance and replacement of clean and dirty water infrastructure (M&E predominantly).

Reporting to the Framework Manager, duties include but are not limited to:

Responsible for overseeing up to 3/4 live projects at any one time or several smaller contracts.

Working closely with the SHEQ team to ensure the safe delivery of works, updating on environmental issues, and ensuring quality.

Managing and supporting the Site Managers on each of your projects

Working closely with the commercial team, designers, planners, and site teams

Subcontract management

Client interface; attending regular meetings with the client and reporting on design and project completion timelines.

Effective monthly reporting to the Frameworks Manager

Taking responsibility for the programmes

Due to the complexity of projects that we work on, it is essential that applicants have a background in managing the successful delivery of M&E engineering projects. A background of working on clean or wastewater projects would be a strong advantage and is preferred. It may be that you are currently working as a Contracts Manager or perhaps you are a Senior Project Manager who is seeking to take the next step in your career. Either way, you will have an excellent technical ability in M&E/civil engineering and be a strong manager of people, possessing the ability to get the most out of your team.

Trant Engineering has a long history of engineering and construction excellence, delivering high quality EPC engineering and construction services throughout the UK and overseas. We successfully design & deliver complex engineering projects in sectors such as Process & Water, Energy, Defence, Oil & Gas and Nuclear.

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

24 days holiday (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Flexible Working (based on a core-hours system)

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistant Program

Bike to Work Scheme