Engineering Contracts Manager

ARM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK rail operator is looking for an Engineering Contracts Manager to oversee contracts related to rolling stock leasing and maintenance. This role requires a degree in Engineering or Contract Management and 5-7 years of relevant experience, preferably in the rail industry. The successful candidate will provide commercial and contractual advice, support business planning, and manage supplier relationships. This position offers a salary of up to £60,000 plus benefits including rail travel and private healthcare.

Benefits

Rail travel

Pension

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' experience in engineering or commercial contracts, preferably in rail or transport.
• Ability to manage complex contracts and provide strategic advice.

Responsibilities

• Oversee rolling stock leasing, maintenance, and modification contracts.
• Provide expert commercial and contractual advice.
• Support business planning and manage relationships with suppliers and ROSCOs.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Professional qualification in Engineering/Contract Management

Job description

Engineering Contracts Manager - Major Projects

Location: Central London

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum + benefits (rail travel, pension, private healthcare)

Type: Permanent

Role Overview

A leading UK rail operator is seeking an Engineering Contracts Manager to oversee rolling stock leasing, maintenance, and modification contracts. You will provide expert commercial and contractual advice, support business planning, and manage relationships with suppliers and ROSCOs. The role includes supervising the Rolling Stock Contracts Manager and liaising with Finance to ensure accurate budgeting and reporting.

Key Requirements

• Degree-level education or equivalent; professional qualification in Engineering/Contract Management desirable
• 5-7 years' experience in engineering or commercial contracts, preferably in rail or transport
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to manage complex contracts and provide strategic advice

We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks to ensure access to sites as needed. For more information, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to .

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.