Contracts Manager
Permanent
Salary: from £44,000 per annum
Location: Grafham Water (regular weekly travel required to other sites)
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced professional to manage and oversee contracts across our AVH Parks portfolio.
AVH Parks Ltd, part of the Anglian Water Group (AWG), manages 14 parks across the East of England and East Midlands, including Grafham, Rutland, Alton and Pitsford Water. Alongside managing AWG estates, we deliver fishery, estate and grounds maintenance services to third‑party operators as a commercially focused leisure and land management business.
Role Responsibilities:
Administering and managing contracts
Ensuring compliance and performance
Setting costs and budgets
Creating safety packs including Risk assessments and Method statements.
Additional Collaboration:
The successful applicant will work closely with our Area Estates and Project Managers, as well as all in-house Teams and contractors.
Experience Requirements:
We require a strong background in tendering, procurement processes, and project delivery. The ideal applicant will also have extensive experience in grounds maintenance operations, understanding industry standards, contractor performance management, and service quality expectations.
Role Requirements:
Solid background in contract management
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Attention to detail and analytical thinking
Excellent IT skills – experience in MS Office 365
Ability to meet strict deadlines
Full Driving Licence
As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:
Personal private health care
Virtual GP for your household
Life cover- 8 x annual salary paid to dependents
25 days annual leave – rising with length of service as well as bank holidays with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion
Flexible working dependent on your role
Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
Bonus scheme
Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
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