Senior Contracts Manager
South Wales
Talented people are the key to our success.
We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Senior Contracts Manager to join our Water | Highways business unit, supporting the delivery of the Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water Framework. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the successful delivery of a portfolio of Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) improvement schemes and Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) upgrades.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to further develop their skills, take on greater responsibility, and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performing environment within one of the UK’s leading infrastructure organisations.
Role Responsibilities
- Deliver high‑quality, timely, and technically robust operational projects, ensuring efficient use of resources and effective recovery from delays.
- Lead the Combined Sewer Overflow capital programme, including construction of storage tank systems / constructed wetland / reedbed schemes and WwTW up-grades.
- Ensure full compliance with all health, safety, environmental, quality, Morgan Sindall, and client procedures across all frameworks, projects, and contracts.
- Monitor progress against programme, managing delays, additional works, and ensuring efficient deployment of human resources, designers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships, acting as a business ambassador with clients, public bodies, and stakeholders.
- Deliver customer outputs and performance targets, ensuring alignment with KPIs and the Perfect Delivery ethos.
- Produce accurate monthly progress reports, business review reports, Balanced Score Card inputs, and customer feedback updates.
- Lead, develop, and motivate high‑performing teams, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and “can‑do” culture.
- Establish effective people‑management processes, supporting staff development and promoting company values.
- Drive business performance through commercial awareness, cost control, commercial tension, and innovation.
- Challenge existing construction and design methodologies to ensure the safest and most cost‑effective solutions.
- Develop and implement systems, procedures, and business improvement processes to embed best practice and encourage innovation.
- Manage the programme of works to maximise productivity, efficiency, and delivery quality.
- Conduct customer feedback surveys, team briefings, and attend monthly business review meetings.
- Support procurement activities to ensure cost‑effective materials and methods are used.
- Promote continuous improvement of customer perception and support the delivery of Morgan Sindall “Protecting People” targets.
- Demonstrate the right behaviours and lead the team to maintain a culture aligned with Morgan Sindall values.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- Self‑driven, self‑motivated, and results‑orientated with a positive, initiative-taking outlook.
- Strong leadership and people‑management skills, able to motivate teams to achieve high compliance standards.
- Excellent organisational, planning, and time‑management abilities, with the capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously without compromising quality or standards.
- Sound, in‑depth knowledge of the construction industry, regulatory requirements, and the ability to ensure all standards and specifications are met.
- Skilled in setting, monitoring, and achieving project and operational targets in collaboration with senior management.
- Effective negotiator with strong diplomacy, stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to present a sound business case to senior stakeholders.
What is in it for you?
Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.
- Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
- Flexible and adaptable working
- Family friendly policies and work/life approach
- Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
- Contributory pension scheme
- Annual bonus scheme
- Recognition scheme and long service awards
- Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
- We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.
About the Water|Highways Business Unit
Our Water team designs, builds, and maintains vital UK water infrastructure, ensuring secure water supply and wastewater services.
We work with major water companies to create resilient facilities, reduce flood risks, and improve environmental outcomes. Currently, we are engaged in the Welsh Water & Wessex Water AMP8 frameworks. These long-term framework agreements are part of a national £88 billion investment, requiring a collaborative and agile approach to meet the industry's challenges.
Our Highways team delivers comprehensive services, from major national projects to local schemes, improving road journeys for millions daily.
With expertise in tunnelling, bridges, and more, we provide end-to-end project support, including design, integration, and construction. Current projects include concrete road replacements for National Highways, smart motorway safety enhancements, and widening the A423 for Oxford City Council.
Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.
Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.