https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-contracts-manager-fulcrum-recruitment-limited--9224f57d-6a4d-4e74-a247-6e1580d07fca RSS feed for Lead Contracts Manager at FULCRUM RECRUITMENT LIMITED. en-gb Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:51:36 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-contracts-manager-fulcrum-recruitment-limited--9224f57d-6a4d-4e74-a247-6e1580d07fca https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-contracts-manager-fulcrum-recruitment-limited--9224f57d-6a4d-4e74-a247-6e1580d07fca Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Wolviston | Salary: Negotiable | Type: Permanent | The opportunity A leading regional civil engineering contractor is seeking a client-facing Contracts Manager to be the “face of the business” on  Northumbrian Water (NWL) AMP8 water civils  projects across the North East. You’ll lead multiple schemes end-to-end, strengthening relationships on the framework and ensuring safe, timely and commercially sound delivery. Direct water-sector experience is ideal; strong candidates from broader  main-contracting civils  (drainage, public realm etc.) are also encouraged to apply. What you’ll do Act as primary client interface for NWL AMP8 works; chair/attend progress, commercial and design meetings. Lead projects from pre-construction to handover: scope, programme, resources, risk and change control. Manage NEC (Options A/C) administration: EWNs, PMIs, CEs, valuations, CVR and forecasting with Commercial. Drive best-in-class H&S, quality and environmental performance (RAMS, ITPs, permits, audits). Coordinate delivery teams and supply chain to meet time, cost and quality targets. Report accurately on programme, cost/value, KPIs/OFWAT metrics and handover documentation. Mentor Engineers/Site Managers and champion a collabora... Permanent