Contracts Manager - Lot B Smart Metering

Havant (with travel across project sites)

Job Description

Are you a data-driven leader with a passion for safety, logistics, and delivering quality work? Join Cappagh Contractors as Contracts Manager on our Lot B Smart Metering programme for the Portsmouth Water AMP8 Framework.

You'll be responsible for the safe, efficient, and customer-centric delivery of smart metering contracts, making a real impact on essential infrastructure. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, uses data to make informed decisions, and puts safety and customer satisfaction first.

If you're ready to champion best practice, lead dynamic teams, and drive operational excellence, we want to hear from you.

Company
Cappagh Contractors

Reports to
Operations Director

Cappagh Contractors are seeking a driven Contracts Manager to lead our Lot B Smart Metering initiative as part of the Portsmouth Water AMP8 framework. The ideal candidate will oversee all aspects of contract delivery, ensuring work is executed with the highest standards of safety, operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and quality. This role demands a proactive, data- driven approach to manage logistics, programme delivery, and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all contract activities within Lot B Smart Metering, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Oversee planning, scheduling, and coordination of field teams and subcontractors.
• Champion a safety-first culture, undertaking regular audits, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.
• Utilise data analytics and reporting to drive operational performance and decision-making.
• Manage logistics to ensure timely delivery of materials, resources, and equipment.
• Maintain high standards of quality assurance, carrying out regular inspections and ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients and stakeholders, ensuring customer needs are at the heart of service delivery.
• Prepare and present progress reports, KPIs, and performance metrics.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing contracts in utilities, metering, or related civil engineering sectors.
• Demonstrable commitment to safety, quality, and customer service.
• Strong use of data and performance metrics to inform management decisions.
• Excellent organisational, logistical, and communication skills.
• Relevant qualifications in construction, engineering, or contract management.
• Proven experience working with integrated systems and databases.
• Strong knowledge of NRSWA and Streetworks

About Cappagh Contractors

Cappagh Contractors is a respected civil engineering company specialising in utilities and water sector projects. We offer opportunities for career progression, ongoing training, and a commitment to quality, safety, and customer service. Working for Cappagh you will be the frontline of our business, embodying our "can do" attitude at every step of the way.

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