* Location: Cardiff
* Sector: Rail
* Job type: Contract
* Salary: £16.41 per hour, Benefits: Temp-Perm
* Contact: Joshua Skilling
* Contact email: joshua.skilling@txmrecruit.co.uk
* Contact phone: 01332974922
* Job ref: BH-83271
* Published: about 19 hours ago
* Duration: 3-6 Month Contract
* Expiry date: 2025-02-28
* Start date: 2025-01-29
TXM are working with a well-established and reputable rolling stock client based in Cardiff looking for a Contracts Manager.
Our client is looking for a Contracts Manager to support and deliver profitability in both short- and long-term contracts. The aim of this role is to develop good customer relationships and work in partnership with all levels of the production team to have an in-depth understanding of deliverables and production output to ensure contracts are maintained and minimize the risk of losing the contract.
Principal Accountabilities
* Contract Delivery & Profitability: Lead the successful execution of overhaul, refurbishment, and spares management contracts, ensuring profitability and effective risk management.
* Financial & Commercial Oversight: Monitor and report financial and commercial performance, ensuring accurate invoicing, tracking, and forecasting.
* Customer & Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary customer contact for contract, programme, and commercial matters, leading contract review meetings and action plans.
* Operational Coordination: Work closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to meet technical and delivery requirements, predict future issues, and drive value-added improvements.
* Warranty & Change Management: Manage warranty claims, contract changes, and variation agreements, ensuring proper documentation and communication with stakeholders.
* Business Development & Bidding: Support bid submissions for new or renewed contracts, including pricing ad-hoc work and issuing formal quotations.
* Compliance & Professional Development: Stay updated on company policies, sector developments, and relevant legislation while maintaining confidentiality and promoting equality in the workplace.
Skills & Experience
* Business Development & Commercial Management: Experience in business development, tender processes, and contract procedures, particularly in high-value, high-risk services like rail vehicle maintenance and overhaul.
* Contract & Risk Management: Strong knowledge of contract management, dispute resolution, risk mitigation, and compliance with legal and company standards.
* Project & Performance Management: Expertise in project management, performance analysis, and optimizing contract outcomes using key metrics.
* Technical & Organisational Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, multitasking, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
If you are an experienced Contracts Manager with a background in engineering, please click apply right away!
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