Engineering Contracts Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Engineering Contracts Manager to oversee complex contracts in the rail industry. The role requires expertise in commercial management and strong negotiation skills. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in an engineering environment. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment. If you are motivated by challenges and ready for significant responsibility, apply now.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Hybrid working model

Opportunities for professional development

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Ability to manage complex engineering contracts.
• Strong negotiation and commercial expertise.
• Proficiency in advising engineering managers.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of engineering contracts and deliver commercial expertise.
• Support business planning and lead contract negotiations.
• Produce new contracts and variations to existing agreements.
• Provide expert advice to project and commercial managers.
• Deliver accurate commercial and financial information.
• Manage and mentor the Rolling Stock Contracts Manager.

Skills

Excellent commercial and financial awareness

Strong knowledge of contractual frameworks

Proven experience in an Engineering environment

Education

Educated to degree standard or equivalent

Qualified in Engineering or Contract Management

Job description

Are you an Engineering Contracts Manager looking for a new opportunity within the Rail industry?

Annual Salary: Competitive (Details upon application)

Location: London Bridge, London

Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (3 days onsite)

Day‑to‑day responsibilities

• Take ownership of engineering contracts, delivering high-quality commercial expertise.
• Support business planning and lead contract negotiations.
• Produce new contracts and variations to existing agreements.
• Provide expert advice and act as a trusted partner to Engineering Managers, Project Managers, and Commercial Managers.
• Deliver accurate, timely, and relevant commercial and financial information to shape critical business decisions.
• Manage and mentor the Rolling Stock Contracts Manager, ensuring regular check‑ins and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Required skills & qualifications

• Educated to degree standard or equivalent level of experience.
• Qualified or working towards a recognised Engineering or Contract Management professional qualification.
• Excellent commercial and financial awareness.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of contractual frameworks, preferably within the Railway Industry.
• Proven experience in an Engineering or Commercial environment.
• Experience in the rail or similar transport/franchise industry is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Hybrid working model allowing flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Inclusive and supportive work environment.

The company

Join our client and play a key role in managing complex engineering contracts. They are committed to driving best practice in commercial expertise and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services and solutions that move people and improve connectivity.

If you are motivated by challenge and ready to take on a role that offers significant responsibility and opportunity for growth, apply today. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.