HVL Solutions Limited Utilities & Infrastructure Services
Contract Manager
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Contracts Manager – Water & Utilities
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.
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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.
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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.
To apply, please submit your CV together with a brief covering letter outlining your relevant experience.
HVL Solutions Ltd is an equal-opportunities employer.
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