Contract Manager

Location: HVL Solutions Ltd, Henley-on-Thames

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

HVL Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Contracts Manager to join our expanding Southern operations, working from our Henley-on-Thames office.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing specialist engineering company delivering valve inspection, repair, maintenance and emergency response services across the UK water and utilities sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple contracts from initial enquiry through to successful completion.
• Oversee contract performance, budgets, resources and delivery programmes.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, framework partners and subcontractors.
• Coordinate supervisors, engineers and planning teams to ensure works are delivered safely and efficiently.
• Review quotations, scopes of work, purchase orders and contractual requirements.
• Monitor labour, equipment, materials and subcontractor costs.
• Ensure all works comply with company procedures, client specifications and health and safety requirements.
• Attend client meetings, progress reviews and site visits when required.
• Identify commercial risks, variations and additional work opportunities.
• Support emergency and reactive works across the Southern region.
• Produce accurate operational and financial reports for the senior management team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a Contracts Manager or similar operational role.
• Experience within the water, utilities, civil engineering or mechanical engineering sectors.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract-management skills.
• Proven ability to manage field-based teams and multiple live projects.
• Excellent communication, leadership and client-management skills.
• A practical understanding of health and safety, RAMS and site compliance.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to perform under pressure.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and contract-management systems.
• Full UK driving licence.

Experience involving valves, pipelines, mechanical maintenance or water-industry frameworks would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
• Company pension.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A senior role within a growing and highly specialised engineering business.
• The opportunity to support major water and utility contracts throughout Southern England.

HVL Solutions Ltd is an equal-opportunities employer.

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