Contracts Manager

Country: United Kingdom
City:
Req ID: (phone number removed)
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Onsite
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses, and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries. As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety-first mindset.

🏗️ Contracts Manager

📍 Clevedon
Join a team delivering critical engineering projects that keep the UK's water networks running.
🌍 About Us

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise that help municipal, industrial and construction customers improve their water management processes, boost operational performance and reduce environmental impact.

With 40+ years of engineering excellence, our solutions help reduce flood risk, enhance water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We operate in 40+ countries, supported by a network of 80+ distributors, and we continue to push the industry forward with innovative, sustainable, safety‑first products and services.

This role sits within our UK Wastewater Services business, which supports water utility companies with installation, refurbishment and engineering services across the UK.
🔧 About the Role

We're looking for an experienced, driven Contracts Manager to lead our Projects Team and oversee the delivery of engineering installation and refurbishment works across your designated region.

You'll take ownership of all assigned projects - planning, coordinating and managing teams of project and service engineers to deliver work safely, efficiently, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
This role is central to building strong customer relationships, driving operational performance and ensuring commercial success.

If you're a hands‑on leader with strong engineering knowledge and a passion for delivering outstanding projects, we want to hear from you.
⭐ What You'll Need (Skills, Competence & Qualifications)
Essential

Engineering qualification (Degree/HND or equivalent) or substantial relevant experience
Several years' experience working on industrial/mechanical/electrical engineering equipment
Water industry or environmental engineering experience
Proven experience managing engineering project teams
SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) minimum
Knowledge of NEC3 contracts
Strong project management background including planning, coordination, reporting
Experience delivering engineering projects to tight deadlines
Knowledge of mechanical installation, maintenance and commissioning
Risk assessment experience
Good computer skills (Microsoft Office, planning tools e.g., Gantt charts)
Strong communication and customer service skills
Ability to prioritise workloads for self and team
Good business acumen and financial awareness Desirable

Confined Spaces (City & Guilds)
Manual Handling
Understanding of wastewater screens and treatment processes
Mechanical fitting experience Physical & Other Requirements

Current valid driving licence
Current passport
Ability to work outdoors on wastewater sites
Comfortable with physical work (standing, kneeling, crouching etc.)
Occasional overnight stays 🛠️ Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of all assigned projects and lead the Projects Team to deliver them effectively
Manage and coordinate all activities within your Area of Responsibility
Carry out site inspections and produce survey reports for quotations
Ensure all projects are initiated, planned, executed, controlled and closed out using company systems
Produce solutions and quotations, ensuring profitable outcomes while maintaining customer satisfaction
Implement financial controls and provide job costings where required
Lead on‑site staff with strict control of time, quality, safety and cost
Produce detailed project reports, including Gantt charts, and present updates at operations meetings
Liaise with other internal departments to support business objectives
Develop strong customer relationships and identify opportunities to provide innovative solutions
Ensure excellent communication and collaborative working across the wider business
Be accountable for profit and loss of all assigned projects 🎁 Why Work for Us?

Life Cover
Company Pension Scheme
Sick Pay Policy
Minimum 23 days holiday per year + Bank Holidays
Mental Health First Aiders & wellbeing support programmes
Flu vaccinations
DSE eye tests
Training & development opportunities
You'll join a supportive, forward‑thinking engineering business where your leadership makes a real impact - on your team, your customers and the UK's water infrastructure.

What Hydro International Offers You

A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
Highly competitive salary package
Comprehensive secondary benefits
Significant contribution to your pension plan
Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.

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