Are you an experienced Contracts Manager within the water industry looking for that next challenging role? OCU Group has been experiencing a sustained period of growth and expansion within the water and wastewater sector and due to continued work winning success, we are seeking experience and well qualified individuals to join our team based in and around the London & Thames Valley area. Could be the perfect opportunity for you?

So, what are we looking for?

Your experience will be gained from working within the water industry, both clean and/or waste, having a sound understanding of framework agreements, tender preparation and developing project proposals. Demonstrable knowledge of NEC3/4 and FIDIC contracts is a must.

It is essential that you can work in a collaborative manner with internal and external project stakeholders, actively managing relationships and technical standards for large scale construction projects, ensuring efficient and accurate information flow between all project participants.

You’ll also need to be able to work at pace. Our business moves quickly, and we need to keep up with the demand. Flexibility, agility, and resilience are key attributes for this role.

Along with demonstrable delivery experience, additional skills and experience that would enhance your application would ideally include:

• The production of plans and estimating budgets and timescales
• Discussing, drafting, reviewing and negotiating the terms of business contracts
• Managing construction schedules and budgets
• Overseeing final accounts at the end of a project
• Knowledge of water industry standards, regulations, and best practices in the UK.

Please note: Due to the nature of the role, a valid UK driving licence and the ability to travel to sites is required.

If you're ready for a challenge and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Company Information:
Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

• We believe that being successful is a choice.
• We choose to be successful.
• We are OCU, ‘One Company United’. 

The OCU Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, noting that candidates must have the right to work in the UK.