Commercial Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager - Industrial Manufacturing Location - Kent (Open to relocation and support provided) Salary - Up to £75,000 Do have a background in Operations, Contracts, Project Management or Procurement and interested in playing a critical role ensuring operational excellence? I am currently recruiting a Contracts Manager to 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. 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 a Industrial Manufacturing * 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 Apply now and take the next step in your career