Contracts Manager

Kirkland Associates; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirkland Associates is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the contracts department within a growing engineering-led organisation. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will manage a team of engineers and coordinators, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high safety standards.

This senior role requires UK travel, strong stakeholder management, and proven leadership, with experience in ERP systems and Microsoft Office to support invoicing,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in installations/project management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract delivery from order through to completion.
• Chair weekly production meetings and manage master schedules.
• Coordinate engineers, installations and resources.
• Liaise daily with clients, suppliers and internal teams.
• Monitor site progress and resolve issues proactively.
• Support invoicing, timesheets and contract reporting.
• Lead, motivate and develop the contracts team.
• Drive process improvements and ensure compliance with all regulations.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sage

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Contracts Manager

Full-Time Senior Role UK Travel Required

On behalf of our client, a well-established and growing engineering-led organisation, we are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their senior management team.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this role will lead a team of engineers and coordinators while managing all aspects of the Contracts Department. The successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality and safety standards, while maintaining excellent customer relationships.

Contracts Manager - Key Responsibilities

• Oversee contract delivery from order through to completion
• Chair weekly production meetings and manage master schedules
• Coordinate engineers, installations and resources
• Liaise daily with clients, suppliers and internal teams
• Monitor site progress and resolve issues proactively
• Support invoicing, timesheets and contract reporting
• Lead, motivate and develop the contracts team
• Drive process improvements and ensure compliance with all regulations

Contracts Manager- About the Candidate

• Minimum 3 years experience in installations/project management
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proven leadership and organisational ability
• Experience with Microsoft Office and ERP systems (e.g. Sage, SAP, Oracle)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Contracts Manager to join a forward-thinking organisation and play a key role in its continued success.