Contract Manager

Position: Contract Manager (Permanent)
Contract Manager – Drainage / Liquid Waste Tankering

Location:

Wakefield
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum + car or car allowance
Contract Type:
Permanent, Full-time

Vector Recruitment Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and commercially driven Contract Manager to oversee operations within a leading liquid waste tankering and environmental services business.

This is a hands-on, client-facing role where you’ll take ownership of multiple live contracts — ensuring efficiency, profitability, and excellent service delivery. It’s an exciting opportunity for a Contract Manager with experience in drainage, waste management, or utilities to step into a role with real impact and long-term progression potential.

The Role
Manage and oversee day-to-day delivery of contracts, ensuring compliance with safety, financial, and operational standards
Monitor and report on performance, costs, and profitability across multiple projects
Conduct site visits, liaising with clients to ensure high service standards and satisfaction
Support the preparation of quotations and tenders for new and existing clients
Identify and manage commercial risks, opportunities, and improvements
Collaborate with operations, finance, and senior management to drive contract efficiency and performance
Maintain and strengthen client relationships to support ongoing business growth
About You
Proven experience as a Contract Manager, Project Manager, or similar within liquid waste, drainage, tankering, environmental, or utilities sectors
Strong commercial understanding of contracts, budgets, and profitability
Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
Hands-on approach with a focus on operational delivery and client satisfaction
Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to sites across the region
What’s On Offer
Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000 (depending on experience)
Car or Car allowance
Long-term career prospects in a growing, forward-thinking business
Opportunity to shape and lead the success of major waste management contracts
If you’re a commercially minded Contract Manager with a background in liquid waste tankering, drainage, or environmental services, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Lauren on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion