Contract Manager

Do you have a passion for driving improvement and leveraging value? Are you ready to make a tangible impact at a company that’s shaping the future of water management? Join Severn Trent as a Contract Manager in our Security & Resilience team in our Chief Engineer Department and play a critical role in managing contracts that ensure our assets are protected, maintained and business objectives are not just met but exceeded.

At Severn Trent, we don’t just supply water; we empower the communities we serve. You’ll join a supportive and innovative team where you’ll have the freedom to shape your career while making a real impact.

This is your opportunity to work with both internal and external stakeholders in the delivery of critical activity, a company that values sustainability, resilience, and people. You’ll thrive in an environment where health, safety, security and wellbeing come first, and where your voice will help shape the future of contract management in this area.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

This is more than a job – it’s a mission-critical position where you’ll take charge of a portfolio of Security & Resilience contracts, ensuring alignment with our ambitious goals, statutory requirements , and maximising value delivery. You’ll be the go-to expert for all things contractual, collaborating with teams across the organisation, influencing stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement.

As a security Contract Manager, you’ll have the unique opportunity to shape the strategic direction of supplier performance, foster innovation, and lead initiatives that will protect and create value for Severn Trent as well as building cost plans and influencing future investment and strategic direction.

You’ll take ownership of an exciting and varied portfolio of responsibilities, including:

Strategic security Contract Management: Acting as the key contact for stakeholders, you’ll oversee contract performance, compliance, and cost management.
Driving Value Creation: Proactively identify opportunities for efficiencies, reduce contract leakage, and recover value.
Commercial Expertise: Champion best-practice contract management to protect and enhance Severn Trent’s commercial success.
Performance and Risk Monitoring: Ensure contract progress aligns with expectations, mitigate risks, and report performance using scorecards and key metrics.
Supplier Innovation & Relationships: Building strong partnerships with suppliers, fostering continuous improvement and aligning their capabilities with Severn Trent’s goals, including sustainability commitments.
Demobilisation and Onboarding: Manage seamless transitions during contract award and expiry, ensuring business continuity.

If this sounds like something you could do, read on!!

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

We’re looking for a results-driven, self-starting professional with excellent negotiation skills to deliver value and drive outcomes. Confident communication is essential to influence stakeholders, alongside strong analytical abilities to turn data into actionable insights.

You’ll need technical confidence to adapt to bespoke systems and the initiative to work independently, solving problems and meeting deadlines. A passion for continuous improvement is key, as is the ability to lead change effectively.

Experience in a regulated procurement environment is a plus but not essential – what matters most is your expertise and commitment to success.

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate

Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
Family friendly policies
Two volunteering days per year

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date too - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

And, if your curiosity has peaked and you want to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.