Project Contracts Manager

arriva; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company in Eastleigh is seeking a Project Contracts Manager to oversee commercial management for engineering contracts. Responsibilities include managing contract effectiveness, client interactions, and developing project dashboards with KPIs. Ideal candidates will have a background in contract management, strong communication skills, and relevant qualifications. Position offers a fixed term contract until December 2026 and competitive benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus standard UK bank holidays

Pension

Life and healthcare cover

Travel Pass

Cycle to Work scheme

Retailer discount scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a contract/commercial management role, ideally managing engineering contracts or projects.
• Strong knowledge of Office based I.T systems.
• Recognised technical or managerial qualification at HND level or equivalent.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, self-motivated with the ability to adapt to changing work priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial arrangements under the Beacon Rail contract provision.
• Co-ordinate the development of any new customer requirements.
• Be the primary point of escalation for any customer concerns.
• Develop and maintain a project commercial dashboard with KPIs.
• Ensure accurate capture of all additional arising work activities.
• Provide weekly update reports to the Head of Commercial.

Skills

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Self-motivated

Ability to adapt to changing work priorities

Education

Recognised technical or managerial qualification at HND level or equivalent

Tools

Office based I.T systems

Job description

Join the Arriva TrainCare Team as a Project Contracts Manager!

Organisation - Arriva TrainCare (ATC)

Contract – Fixed term until December 2026

Working Hours – 37.5 hours per week Monday – Friday

Location – Eastleigh

About Us:

At Arriva TrainCare we provide high quality overhaul, maintenance and servicing of passenger rolling stock, locomotives, freight wagons and track plant. We operate throughout the UK from six strategic locations – Crewe, Bristol, Eastleigh, Cambridge, Tyne Yard and Scarborough.

Arriva TrainCare is part of Arriva, you’ll be part of a professional team with these core behaviours at heart;

• We care passionately
• We do the right thing
• We make the difference

Benefits include 25 days annual leave plus standard UK bank holidays, pension, life and healthcare cover, Arriva UK Trains Travel Pass, Cycle to Work scheme and Arriva Village retailer discount scheme.

The Role:

Working part of the ATC commercial team you will be responsible for the commercial management of the Beacon Rail contract at our Eastleigh maintenance depot, to support and be the point of contact for commercial matters arising from the contract and connected opportunities.

What You’ll Do:

Within this role you will be responsible for contract management, the production of contract documentation, assessing contractual effectiveness, monitoring additional work arising tracking to ensure full capture and timely billing. Duties will include:

• Effectively and proactively manage the commercial arrangements under the Beacon Rail contract provision, including chairing contract review meetings.
• Co-ordinate the development of any new customer requirements and opportunities to support.
• To be the primary point of escalation for any customer concerns and mitigate as necessary with prompt actions, leading the co-ordination with the ATC local operational delivery team.
• Be visible and present at the Eastleigh depot developing close and strong working relationships with the ATC local operational delivery team.
• Develop and maintain a project commercial dashboard with KPI’s reflecting all the core contract deliverables.
• Ensure accurate and full capture of all additional arising work (AAW) activities performed by ATC, presenting these AAW costs to Beacon Rail in a timely and clear manner.
• Provide weekly update reports to the Head of Commercial and the Commercial Manager and undertake other project commercial work as directed by the Head of Commercial.

Full job description available on request

What You Bring:

• Experience – previous experience working in a contract/commercial management role, ideally managing engineering contracts or projects.
• Knowledge – Strong knowledge of Office based I.T systems.
• Qualifications – Recognised technical or managerial qualification at HND level or equivalent
• Skills – Strong communication and negotiation skills, self motivated with the ability to adapt to changing work priorities
• Ability to use initiative to persuade customers and contractors to improve service quality and value for money where appropriate.

Ready to start your next journey?

If you’re passionate about making a difference and supporting Arriva TrainCare, we want to hear from you!

Let’s build the future together!

Due to the energising nature of our vacancies, application close dates, when stated, are indicative and may be subject to change so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Shortlisting and interviewing will take place whilst the advert is open and will close once a successful candidate has been identified.

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