Contract Manager

Certain Advantage; Bretton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee high-value maintenance contracts. This role requires strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management, and contract governance. You will ensure performance compliance and cost efficiency across contracts valued up to £5 million within a complex industrial environment. Join us to make a real impact in maintaining high operational standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing service or maintenance contracts (ideally up to £5m).
• Background in manufacturing, production, or maintenance environments.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of contract performance management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor supplier performance across maintenance and service contracts.
• Lead contract governance, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all activities meet Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements.

Skills

Contract management

Supplier governance

Performance control

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Job description

Contract Manager – Manufacturing & Maintenance

Location: Broughton, CH4 (On-site requirement)

Contract Length: 12 months (with likely extension)

Rate: Negotiable (DOE)

We’re partnering with a leading global engineering and manufacturing organisation seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee high-value maintenance and service contracts within a large-scale industrial environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid background in contract management, supplier governance, and performance control—particularly within maintenance, manufacturing, or production settings.

The Role

As a Contract Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing a portfolio of service providers delivering maintenance, calibration, and component manufacturing support across a complex industrial site. You’ll ensure service levels, commercial compliance, and value for money across contracts valued up to £5 million, while driving improvements in safety, cost efficiency, and operational delivery.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, procurement, and subcontractors, you’ll play a key part in maintaining high operational standards and ensuring that every contract contributes to business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor supplier performance across maintenance and service contracts.
• Lead contract governance, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all activities meet Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements.
• Review and authorise invoices, ensuring cost performance remains within budget.
• Conduct performance reviews and implement corrective actions where required.
• Support procurement processes including tender evaluations and contract negotiations.
• Maintain compliance with ethics, quality, and audit standards.
• Prepare and deliver structured performance reporting to internal stakeholders.

About You

You’ll be a proactive and detail-driven Contract Manager with a strong understanding of industrial operations and service contract performance. You’ll be comfortable managing multiple stakeholders, challenging contractors when needed, and ensuring governance frameworks are followed to the letter.

Essential experience

• Proven experience managing service or maintenance contracts (ideally up to £5m).
• Background in manufacturing, production, or maintenance environments.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of contract performance management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Nice to have

• Previous experience within large-scale engineering or aerospace organisations.
• Working knowledge of EHS governance and compliance.

This is a long-term contract offering stability, challenge, and the chance to make a real impact within a high-performing industrial maintenance environment.

Interested and keen to find out more? Please apply with your updated CV and reach out to Tom Johnson from Certain Advantage - Ref : 79410