Engineering Contracts Manager

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
First Military Recruitment Ltd

LB448 – Engineering Contracts Manager

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000

Overview

We are seeking an Engineering Contracts Manager to lead the strategic planning, procurement and performance management of engineering maintenance contracts across a complex multi-site estate. The role ensures compliant, cost-effective and high-performing service delivery aligned with long-term estate and sustainability objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multi-year maintenance frameworks for mechanical and electrical services.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle: planning, tendering, negotiation, award, administration and closeout.
• Represent the organisation in high-value negotiations, dispute resolution and supplier performance discussions.
• Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations, statutory requirements and health & safety standards.
• Develop resilient service models, including 24/7 support and performance-based contracts.
• Identify and manage operational, commercial and regulatory risks.
• Monitor contractor performance, KPIs, SLAs, lifecycle costs and contract compliance.
• Drive supplier accountability through audits, reviews and performance reporting.
• Lead resolution of service failures, claims and scope changes.
• Improve governance, systems and processes for contract tracking, renewals and reporting.
• Provide commercial insight through data analysis to support sourcing and investment decisions.
• Line manage and develop the contracts team, overseeing workload, recruitment, training and performance management.
• Promote strong health & safety standards across all maintenance activities.
• Deliver training and guidance on NEC, NEC4 and JCT contract frameworks to internal stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

• Degree (or equivalent practical experience) in Engineering, Facilities Management or related discipline.
• Proven experience managing multi-site engineering maintenance contracts.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, JCT and performance-based contract management.
• Experience in mechanical & electrical maintenance and statutory compliance.
• Sound understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage risk, resolve issues and operate effectively in complex environments.

Desirable

Knowledge of CDM Regulations.
Experience across diverse asset types (e.g. offices, laboratories, technical facilities).
IOSH, NEBOSH or relevant professional membership (IWFM, IAM, IET).