Strategic Contracts Manager

Overview

Lead strategic oversight and governance of high-value operational contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• governance
• kpi review
• risk management
• contract strategy
• audit
• administration

Tasks

-Provide strategic governance and oversight to the Operational Control Hub team, reviewing operating systems and ensuring effective performance against KPIs. -Continually review all operational contract KPIs and performance to maximise effective delivery and contract value. -Manage contract and corporate risks related to non-compliance, and ensure adherence to all relevant standards and laws. -Take a lead role in setting contracting strategy, writing appropriate contracts, and assisting the Procurement team in the sourcing of operational contracts. -Undertake internal and external audits to ensure contract compliance and adherence to governance procedures are maintained. -Provide contractual support and expert advice to operational Managers and the Commercial team running contract arrangements day-to-day. -Ensure contract administration is correctly and rigorously undertaken on all supported contracts (R&M, Developer Services, Mains Laying).

Requirements

• nec4
• contract governance
• stakeholder influencing
• analytical
• driving licence
• risk mitigation

What You Bring

-Expert knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts, applying this expertise to advise delivery teams and ensure robust contract governance. -Advanced skills in influencing and collaborating with internal stakeholders (e.g., Commercial, Asset Management, Regional Operations) and external partners (Contractors and Highways Authorities). -Ability to manage and assure adherence to contractual terms and effectively mitigate legal and performance risk across complex operational contracts. -Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks. -NEC4 Accreditation or Certification (or demonstrable knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts). -It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. -Strong analytical skills with the ability to produce effective, data-driven reports to demonstrate operational efficiency improvements to senior management. -A full, clean driving licence. -Proven ability in the governance and administration of high-value, operational contracts, with a focus on mitigating legal and performance risks.

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Benefits

-Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. -Health cash plan. -Paid volunteering days. -5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. -Cycle to work scheme. -Life assurance. -Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.

About South East Water Uk

-Founded in 1992 and restructured by merger in 2007, it has grown into a major regional water supplier. -Draws from aquifers, rivers and reservoirs, treating at some 83 works before distribution. -Project pipeline includes new reservoir at Broad Oak (operational by 2033), treatment works upgrades in Maidenhead and Maidstone. -Focuses on network resilience—leak detection teams, smart meters, and buffer storage tanks to reduce interruptions. -Environmental engagement includes working with farmers, monitoring SSSIs, and using dogs to protect wildlife during works. -Privately owned under a mix of pension and trust entities. -Notably endured a significant regulator investigation after households experienced supply failures and hosepipe bans.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.