We're looking for a Contracts Manager to join our Southern Water Framework based in Falmer. Location: Falmer – remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required. Hours: 40 per week – some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. Join us as one of two Regional Contracts Managers, where you'll provide leadership and oversight to projects in the western sector. As a senior member of our Water Non-Infra delivery team, you'll drive efficient project delivery from pre-construction through to detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact whilst working collaboratively with talented professionals who value your contribution. What will you be responsible for? As a Contracts Manager, you'll be working within the Water Non-Infra delivery team, supporting them in the successful delivery of water infrastructure projects. Your day to day will include: Leading the successful delivery of projects in your region, ensuring targets are met Collaborating with internal teams and Southern Water stakeholders to develop and agree project costs, programmes and risk allocation Working closely with procurement teams to develop best-value strategies that minimise programme risk Managing and developing project managers in your region, providing guidance and support Implementing comprehensive risk management strategies to ensure projects are de-risked effectively What are we looking for? This role of Contracts Manager is great for you if: You have demonstrable leadership skills and enjoy working collaboratively with others You possess an excellent understanding of the design and construction process, with a track record of managing major delivery portfolios You have strong knowledge of NEC contracting and experience within the water industry or with regulated clients You're skilled in project management techniques and confident using Microsoft Office applications You hold a full driving licence We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities, you can see more information about our water business here . There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us! Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here . Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.