About the role The Contracts Manager is responsible for all aspects of the project from the first marketing approach, through quotation, negotiation, realisation, costs, invoicing, final acceptance, receipts, from conception to completion.
Competitive Salary + Company Car/Allowance + Pension + Healthcare + Share Scheme + Benefits Main Responsibilities Identify projects and tenders.
Responsible for tenders until successful receipt of orders Oversee the successful delivery of projects to scope, target cost, quality, programme and completion encompassing design, engineering, construction, handover and commercial aspects Implement a full risk and value engineering management process where all risks and cost savings opportunities are identified and actioned.
Ensure that project imperatives are clearly communicated and understood throughout the project and to others, as appropriate Where on site work is required, responsibility for all safety, health, environment and quality matters Ability to develop solutions when dealing with customers restrictions in space I site issues Principal responsibilities and accountabilities (but not limited to) Assumes overall responsibility for the projects and tenders in terms of financial performance, deadline compliance and technical performance of the work.
Responsible for the management of projects under their authority, including liaising with the workshop supervisor during the day to day manufacturing of projects.
Responsible for determining the projected cost estimates at the end of business deals for which they are responsible and provides reports to the BU Manager.
Verifies & validates sales orders before acknowledging receipts.
Ensures the Quarterly Account Closing (EV) of their projects is properly carried out and the forecast estimates are duly performed.
Manages the procurement and purchases for their projects.
Establishes and counter signs purchase requests (PR).
Responsible for the technical aspects of their projects.
Participates in the preparation of the Business Unit's annual budget, Shared Strategic Plan (SSP) and their individual commercial action plan.
Ensures that customer complaints are recorded, and corrective action is taken.
Ensures that corrective action is taken for all nonconformities.
Maintains contract document control.
Develops and manages key customer relationships, through regular reviews of contract performance with customers, understanding and managing needs and gaps.
The Person Degree or HNC/HND qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
Manager/Supervisor status with equivalent technical discipline and experience.
Experienced in the Design and/or Manufacture of products for the Food & Beverage Sector.
Experienced in site survey 's leading to modifications to existing equipment.
Proven experience of working with and managing contracts within a traditional construction project.
Understanding of commercial issues affecting project performance and experience in assessing value I evaluate variations of works undertaken.
Must be able to communicate effectively with customers at all levels.
Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously without compromising on standards and quality.
Excellent communications skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts both orally and in written form.
Able to work extended and/or unsocial hours to the full requirements of the role.
Ability to deliver projects to demanding deadlines.
Ability to develop friendly and professional customer focused relations with others.
The candidate would be expected to have several years of experience within this type of role.
Food & Beverage Industry Knowledge desirable.