Job Description

Contracts Manager - Industrial Manufacturing
Location - Kent (Open to relocation and support provided)
Project Management / Managing Major Contracts

• Executive Benefits
• Salary - Up to 80,000
• Car Allowance - 6,000
• 9 day working fortnight, half day Friday
• Private Healthcare
• Part of the Senior Leadership Team - prospects to directorship!
• Industry specialist - working in leading sectors Oil&Gas, Renewables, Nuclear, Power Generation
• Location - Kent

Do have a background in Operations, Contracts, Project Management or Procurement and interested in playing a critical role ensuring operational excellence? Are you a strong leader who is good at managing customer relationships? Are you ambitious and want to play a pivotal role in growing the business and move into a Directors position?
The Company:
A leading industrial manufacturer of HVAC products are looking to add a Contracts Manager to join their business. You will not only join a leader in the field, but a company who has been established for four decades and invests in long term relationships and are committed to career development. One example of their commitment, is their growth across the globe, in the last 20 years they have expanded from a UK based manufacturer now with sites across Asia and North America, with the UK base being the heart of their manufacturing.
The Position:
In the role of Contracts Manager, you will oversee and manage the successful execution of projects from the Purchase Order stage through to final delivery, invoicing, and payment. This is a Senior position within a specialist organisation which is crucial in ensuring smooth project delivery, while managing a team of professionals, fostering business development, and ensuring operational excellence. This is a role that offers the opportunity to Senior Leadership, with a direct route to a Directors position.
Your Background:
The ideal candidate will come from a HVAC manufacturing background or from the following industries renewables, marine, nuclear, oil and gas or power generation.
Key Responsibilities:

• Work with Sales and Proposals teams on major projects to understand project costs, design specifications, and customer requirements
• Support and guide the project team from bid/quote clarification phase through to job handover upon receipt of orders.
• Oversee and manage the workloads of the Project Management team
• Ensure all necessary documentation, drawings, designs, work instructions, cost amendments, and invoicing are created and delivered for the successful completion of projects
• Act as the formal point of contact for clients, addressing queries, issues, complaints, and changes. Resolve potential issues that could delay projects or affect profitability
• Liaise with senior management to provide regular updates on project progress and financial health

What We're Looking For:

• Commercial/Contracts background dealing with the full cycle from purchase order stage through to invoicing and payment
• Essential to come from an Industrial Manufacturing background
• Ideally come from one of these industries - HVAC, Oil & Gas, Petrochem, Renewables, Chemical, Energy, Nuclear
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Outstanding dynamic leader

Apply now and take the next step in your career!
contracts manager, critical markets, projects, hvac, oil & gas, petrochem, renewables, energy, project management

Skills Required