Contract Manager

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score, reflecting how much our people love working here.

Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

As Contract Manager, you’ll provide strategic oversight of a portfolio of contracts, helping us maximise value, manage commercial risk and deliver our business objectives. You’ll manage supplier performance and relationships, contract compliance, change control and commercial issues, while identifying efficiencies and opportunities for continuous improvement.

You’ll be based at STC in Coventry, working within Procurement and Contract Management. You’ll work 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

HOW WE WORK

You’ll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities. That’s why we value in-person moments to keep our culture alive and why for this role you’ll usually find us in the office during our working hours.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You’ll have experience managing complex commercial contracts, ideally including NEC standard form contracts and bespoke agreements, alongside experience of managing a team. You’ll be a confident communicator and negotiator, with strong analytical, influencing and problem-solving skills.

You’ll hold CIPS Level 6, MRICS, IACCM or equivalent, or be willing to work towards this. Experience within a regulated procurement environment would be advantageous.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter 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.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN

It’s not just a job; it’s a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. You’ll also contribute to the environment and community.

• 28 days’ annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Annual bonus of up to £2,250
• Pension contribution of up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%
• Family-friendly benefits, including a year’s paid maternity or adoption leave
• Share schemes and dedicated development through our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and wellbeing benefits
• Two paid volunteering days each year
  
  

LET’S GO

We can’t wait to hear from you. Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We’ll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.