Job Description

Contracts Manager - Utilities

Salary: 68,000 - 73,000 DOE plus 5,500 Car Allowance & Benefits

Casey

Greater Manchester

Full-time, Permanent

We are currently recruiting a Contracts Manager to assume overall responsibility for multiple projects, specifically within utilities.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for a Contracts Manager with solid experience in utilities and civil engineering, ideally gained through delivering projects under the United Utilities AMP frameworks (AMP5, 6, 7 or 8). You'll understand the unique challenges of working in this sector - ideally on 'better rivers', 'wastewater' and 'clean water' schemes - and bring the technical and commercial know-how to deliver projects that really matter.

You'll be confident managing contracts from end to end, including NEC contract management, budget oversight, programme delivery, and ensuring compliance with strict quality and safety standards. Just as importantly, you'll know how to lead and inspire teams, while building strong client relationships and maintaining open, collaborative communication with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will balance commercial awareness with people leadership, combining technical expertise with the ability to get the best out of teams. By joining us on the AMP8 minor works framework, you'll play a key role in helping us deliver essential infrastructure improvements that support communities, protect the environment, and leave a lasting positive impact.

The role of a Contracts Manager at Casey

Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and quality standards.

Support business plans, produce reports, and conduct regular site visits.

Oversee resource use, client relations, and team performance.

Manage the full construction process from pre-construction to completion.

Develop and enforce Health & Safety plans, ensuring compliance and best practices.

Conduct audits, analyse trends, and support continuous improvement.

Convert tender programmes into construction schedules and monitor progress.

Oversee consultant and supply chain appointments, supporting bid processes.

Build, develop, and retain a skilled team, addressing performance and recruitment needs.

Control financial aspects, monitor costs, and drive value engineering and efficiency.

Who are Casey?

Casey is a multi-disciplinary contractor with a strong reputation as a community-focused employer. We specialise in refurbishment, new build housing, public realm projects, park restorations, landscaping, highways, civil engineering, and plant services.

Our purpose is "Improving Lives"--enhancing social environments and living standards through construction, development, and environmental services. Committed to supporting our communities, we believe thriving communities benefit both individuals and businesses.

Our six core values - do the right thing, embrace ownership, pursue growth, adopt an infinite mindset, be collaborative, and help & support - guide everything we do, from our projects to our people.

What do you receive in return?

Salary between 68,000 - 73,000 depending on experience

Car Allowance of 5,500 per annum

Pension Scheme - We contribute 2.5% more than the employee's pension contribution, up to a maximum of 7.5% (e.g. employee puts 5% in, Casey puts 7.5% in)

Life Assurance/Death-in-Service benefit - Equivalent to 3x your salary

Access to our Casey Benefits portal - discounts on shopping, days out, gym memberships etc.

26 days holiday plus bank holidays (2-week shutdown at Christmas)

Option to buy, sell & carry-over up to 5 days' holiday

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Bi-annual company wellbeing day

Bupa Private Healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 access for employees and their families

Free eyes test and discounted eye wear

Access to our online training platform

Tusker Car Scheme - Lease a fully-expensed car through this salary sacrifice scheme (after qualifying period)

Recruitment Agencies

Casey manages all recruitment in-house and does not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any CVs sent to us without prior agreement will be considered a gift, and we will not be liable for any fees should we choose to engage with the candidate directly.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 68,000.00-73,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral programme Work from home
Application question(s):

What are your salary expectations? Do you have experience and knowledge of United Utilities AMP frameworks? How many years experience do you have managing multiple contracts?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rochdale OL12 9PS