Ready to take the commercial lead on exciting engineering projects? We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Contracts Manager to take ownership of contracts, costs, project performance and commercial risk from start to finish. You’ll work alongside engineering, project and commercial teams, using your negotiation skills and commercial know-how to keep projects on track and profitable. A fantastic opportunity offering hybrid working and great benefits!

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Who are we?

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We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an award-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales, Marketing, Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Accountancy, Administration & Executive Search.

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Job Duties:

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• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of engineering projects.

• Identify and manage project variations, customer changes and scope creep.

• Monitor project budgets, costs, schedules and cash flow, ensuring accurate forecasting.

• Identify potential overspends or delays and recommend appropriate action.

• Oversee customer invoicing and supplier payments.

• Support the resolution of commercial and contractual disputes.

• Review contract terms and advise Sales and Purchasing teams.

• Identify and minimise commercial and contractual risks.

• Work closely with Projects, Engineering, Purchasing, Finance and Sales teams.

• Provide commercial and contract reporting to senior management.

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What we are looking for:

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• Previous Contracts Manager, Commercial Manager or similar experience within an engineering/project environment.

• Degree in Engineering, Contract Management or a related discipline.

• Strong contract management and commercial experience, ideally within oil & gas, energy or a related engineering sector.

• Experience managing project costs, budgets, variations and contract performance.

• Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and influencing skills.

• Ability to identify contractual risks and resolve commercial issues.

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

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If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy.

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Contributory auto-enrolment pension scheme
• cycle to work scheme
• private healthcare
• car lease scheme
• gym membership scheme and more!

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