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 the phone number below for a confidential discussion