JN Bentley Ltd

Contracts Manager (42)

JN Bentley is seeking a leader to manage a new programme of work with United Utilities

Location	North West \| Manchester	Contract type	Permanent
Sector	Water \| Wastewater	Salary	Competitive
Discipline	Project Delivery	Interested?	APPLY HERE

Are you a Contract Manager looking for your next challenge in the water industry?

Complex M&E installations, pipes, and civils are all part of the programme. You will oversee a variety of projects from concept design to construction completion working alongside design and commercial counterparts.

In your role as Contracts Manager, you will oversee and develop a group of engineers and site managers to successfully carry out your programme to fulfil client deadlines. We value our employees, and as a leader, you will contribute to ingraining our culture of health, safety, and wellbeing to guarantee that everyone returns home in good health.

Key attributes

Ability to implement and maintain a positive HS&W culture
Knowledge of NEC
Demonstrated ability to accurately programme and commercial forecast
Ability and desire to support your team for future progression

What can we offer

26 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy and carry over
Flexible pension contributions up to 5% employee 10% employer
Life assurance of 4 x salary
Income protection
Private medical insurance
Health cash plan
Car benefit
Annual professional institution subscription costs
Career and professional development opportunities

We at JN Bentley are passionate about identifying potential, and we constantly welcome transferrable talents! If you think you could be a good fit, please apply so we can talk more. We don’t require candidates to tick every box.

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Sectors: Mechanical Engineering

Categories: Apprentice

Locations: North East

Apply by: 31 Dec 2025

Contract: Freelance

Location	North East \| Durham	Contract type	Permanent \| 37.5 hours/week
Sector	Water \| Wastewater	Salary	Competitive
Discipline	Apprenticeship	Interested?	APPLY HERE

Apprenticeships at JN Bentley are hands-on from day one; with a dedicated mentor to support your development throughout the course, you’ll have the opportunity to work out on site and develop key skills in civil engineering and construction operations.

What you’ll do

Getting involved in hands on practical work as well as supervisory activities to build our skills and knowledge.
You will help integrate the design, construction and commissioning of plant and equipment mainly within the Water sector by bringing your mechanical, electrical and/or process skills to practical benefit.
You will help play a vital in planning and programming of the MEP aspects of the projects we deliver; working with design and operational teams to support the design, planning, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of projects.

During the construction phase of projects you will work closely with our site managers to deliver projects. Duties include

Quality – overseeing installation subcontractors, ensuring the installation is constructed to the approved designs & engineering standards. Ensuring the final product meets our & client’s requirements – testing, commissioning, fault finding & producing completion documentation.
Safety – reviewing Risk Assessments & Method Statements, ensuring works are carried out in line with these. Overseeing electrical safety on site & ensuring procedures are being implemented correctly.
Commercial – helping to ensure projects are deliver to time and budget.
Contractual – understanding and working to client & suppliers contract conditions.
Documentation – producing Commissioning Documentation, in the form of, Commissioning Plan, Inspection & Test Plan, Factory Acceptance & Site Acceptance, Training material and completions documentation.

What we’ll offer

L3 Utilities Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (with the opportunity to progress onto a Higher or Degree qualification).
Support towards professional membership of either IET or IMechE.
Opportunity to work with experienced professionals that will support your ongoing development and career progression.
An assigned mentor who will provide on-going support.
Off the job training at your local office. However, they may be some training which may involve staying away from home.

Candidate Specification

5 GCSE grades A-C (9-4), must include English and Maths.
A valid driving license is essential.
Willingness and flexibility to travel to sites across your operational region.

At JN Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary and our core benefits include

26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Flexible pension contributions up to 5% employee 10% employer.
Life assurance of 4 x salary.
Income protection.
Private medical insurance.
Health cash plan.
Car benefit.
Career and professional development opportunities.

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