Contracts Manager

Location: Chittening

Contracts Manager Infrastructure Products Group Clevedon, North Somerset, United Kingdom Country:
United Kingdom Req  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. 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…