Contract And Aftersales Manager

Astute People; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Contract and After Sales Manager in Huntingdon to oversee service contracts and negotiations in the renewables sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract management and the energy industry, excellent negotiation skills, and be a proactive self-starter. This role offers a competitive salary up to £70,000 along with benefits.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle to work Scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a contract management role.
• Knowledge of commercial and technical aspects of the energy industry.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of service maintenance contracts.
• Lead negotiations for new contracts and renewals.
• Monitor compliance with contractual obligations.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree in business management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

Overview

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a leading wind energy company to deliver onshore wind operations and maintenance solutions in the UK. We are recruiting for a Contract and After Sales Manager to manage the full lifecycle of service maintenance contracts across Great Britain, from initial drafting and negotiation through to execution and compliance.

If you're an experienced contract manager in the energy or renewables sector, and you're ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping contracts that support operational and financial performance, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities and duties

• Reporting to the Head of Aftersales you will
• Analyse existing contracts and adapt templates to meet customer and business requirements
• Lead negotiations for new contracts and renewals within company guidelines
• Define financial margins and pricing for contractual services
• Draft, finalise, and oversee the signing of all customer contractual documents
• Monitor and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and warranties
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and legislation
• Present contractual offers for internal approval and to clients
• Provide contractual expertise to After Sales, Service, and Sales teams
• Support tender preparations and negotiations with specialist knowledge of service performance
• Advise on interpretation and application of contract clauses
• Collaborate with contract experts and legal teams to validate and adjust contract terms
• Ensure internal teams are informed about new contracts, conditions, and customer expectations
• Develop new contract concepts and templates in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Integrate market feedback and customer needs into updated contract models
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of contract management practices

Professional qualifications

• Degree or diploma in business management, contract management, or related field
• Demonstrable experience in a contract management role
• Knowledge and experience with contractual, commercial, and technical aspects of the energy industry; wind experience preferred
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• High level of commercial acumen
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and SAP
• Full UK Driving Licence

Personal skills

• Flexible and proactive summary: lexible and proactive 'can do' attitude
• Self-starter: assertive, entrepreneurial, and independent
• Able to work under pressure and prioritise workloads
• Capable of handling complex situations and providing clarity
• Collaborative but independent in thought and decision-making
• Politically aware with strong stakeholder management skills

Salary and benefits

• Salary up to £70,000
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work Scheme

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful