Contracts Engineer & Snr Contracts Engineer Job in Plymouth PL11DZ, South West UK
Contracts and Snr Contracts Engineer - Manager
Job Description
Our client is leading defence contractor and is currently seeking a Senior Contracts Engineer and a Contracts Engineer to manage the contract lifecycle for both existing and new opportunities from receipt of RFQ through to contract award, and provide subsequent contract management and advice to project team. Experience managing contracts in an engineering environment is essential for this role.
The main purpose of the role is: -
•Implement tendering/contracting policies and procedures.
•Act as contracts representative and/or bid manager for specified projects.
•Produce present commercial and tender review documentation up to board level.
•Act as commercial department representative at internal bid and project meetings. Chair bid meetings where acting as bid manager.
•Negotiate contracts within delegated authority with both customers and suppliers.
•Hand over prime contracts sub-contracts to project. Manage commercial aspects during the life of the contract.
•Advise project managers/staff with regard to contractual issues.
Key Skills and Knowledge
•Management of contracts throughout the contract lifecycle.
•Bid/Tender Management, contract negotiation and award.
•Understanding of contract terms and conditions.
•Understanding of how businesses operate.
•Ability to identify and realise commercial opportunities.
The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural traits: -
•Good negotiation, organisational and administration skills.Good customer relationship skills and an ability to deal professionally with both internal and external stakeholders.
•Good commercial acumen.