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Posted Date:  13 Mar 2025
Posting End Date:  27/03/2025
Location:  Coventry
Company:  Severn Trent Water Limited
Department:  Procurement
Salary (£):  £45,000 - £55,000

Contract Manager

 

 

Our Procurement and Contract Management team are looking to appoint an experienced Contract Manager to manage a portfolio of contracts within the Facilities Management and Property Space.

These are key contracts within the business and the successful applicant will have the chance to shape and develop the contract management approach of the portfolio to maximise value and ensure consistent delivery.

 

If you’re experienced with managing contracts, great at negotiating, have the ability to build solid working relationships and have strong commercial awareness then this role could be for you!

 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

 

Managing a small established team, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of our most strategic facilities contracts, working closely alongside the property team.

Leading your team, you will ensure that all changes to the contracts are carefully negotiated and accurately recorded, payment processes are all being followed correctly, and contracts are performing as per KPI’s. You will also be responsible for maintaining the contractor relationship at a senior level, coordinating and participating in regular strategic review sessions.

 

Some of your key accountabilities in this role will be:

 

  • Manage and develop Contracts Team, providing leadership and undertaking individual performance reviews, team meetings and 1-2-1s
  • Oversee and manage a portfolio of contracts effectively
  • Providing contract support to both STW and contract staff, on contract mechanisms, incentive mechanisms, payment and authorisation processes.
  • Develop and implement the strategic direction for supplier performance, terms compliance and cost management working with managers at Severn Trent
  • Produce monthly contract position statements – volumes, KPI performance, payments
  • Complete annual audits of staff working on contracts, ensuring that all contract audits are completed, and corrective actions monitored/completed
  • Ensure the working environment is an awesome place to work for your colleagues and your team ensuring Health, Safety and Wellbeing is an integral part of the culture
  • Ensure CSR policy is complied with and that the expectations of Severn Trent are understood.

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

 

You will be an experienced Contract Manager, ideally with experience in different forms of contracts. You will have strong negotiating and analytical skills. Line management experience is a bonus but not essential.  

 

Professional qualifications like CIPS/MRICS/IACCM are not required but may be beneficial.

 

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.

 

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care.

 

 

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 contribute double your contribution (capped at 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
  • Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
  • 24/7 access to a virtual GP
  • Employee Assistance Programme to look after yours and your family’s wellbeing
  • 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. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please do reach out to our amazing team of recruiters at recruitment@severntrent.co.uk.

 

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

 

Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails!

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