Contract Manager – Waste, Circular Economy

West London Waste Authority

Contract Manager at West London Waste Authority managing waste services contracts. Ensuring operational performance and compliance while leading procurement and service mobilisation.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeWest Drayton • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £45,139 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing outsourced waste service agreements, including procurement, contract negotiation, and service mobilisation. Strong understanding of circular economy principles and project management skills to enhance resource recovery.

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Outsourced Services ManagementContract NegotiationProcurement ProcessesProject ManagementCircular Economy Principles

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementService Specification DraftingOperational Challenge ResolutionService Transition ManagementResource Recovery Improvement

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Waste ManagementLogisticsInfrastructureTenderingMobilisation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage outsourced waste service agreements end to end
Lead procurement and tendering for new services
Oversee the mobilisation of new contracts and service transitions
Manage contract variations, resolve operational challenges
Act as the main point of contact for assigned contracts
Identify opportunities to improve resource recovery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong background in managing complex outsourced services, ideally in waste, logistics, or infrastructure
Proven experience in high-stakes contract negotiations
Expertise in procurement processes and drafting service specifications
Ability to manage contract variations and mobilise new services
Strong project management skills
Understanding of circular economy principles

Benefits

Comp & perks

28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible hybrid working
Ongoing personal development