Twyver - Contracts Engineer/Project Manager

VINCI; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contracts Engineer/Project Manager to lead projects in the LV Switchgear sector. This role offers the opportunity to manage project delivery from inception to completion, ensuring financial performance and technical execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in LV Switchgear design and project management, with excellent organizational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Enjoy a competitive salary, car allowance, and benefits while contributing to an innovative team focused on delivering high-quality solutions.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Bonus

Pension

Healthcare

24 Days Holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in LV Switchgear industry is highly advantageous.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage project financial performance and technical execution.
• Oversee design aspects and customer interface for projects.
• Ensure compliance with deadlines and organize contract reviews.

Skills

LV Switchgear design

Project management

Financial performance management

Customer relationship management

Procurement and purchasing

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Twyver, a specialist Switchgear and Critical Power Solutions provider with over 80 years of experience and part of the VINCI Energies Group, is recruiting for a Contracts Engineer/Project Manager to join our team.

About the role

The role involves project delivery from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have experience working in the LV Switchgear industry and delivering projects.

Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Pension + Healthcare + 24 Days Holiday

Main Responsibilities

• Assume overall responsibility for project and tender financial performance, deadline compliance, and technical execution.
• Manage all activities related to assigned projects.
• Determine projected cost estimates at the end of business deals and report to the BU General Manager, proposing solutions for discrepancies.
• Organize bid and contract reviews and monitor contract changes.
• Verify and validate sales orders before acknowledgment.
• Ensure proper quarterly account closing and accurate forecast estimates for projects.
• Manage procurement and purchases for projects.
• Oversee all design aspects of projects.
• Act as the customer interface for project-related matters.
• Develop and maintain key customer relationships through regular reviews and understanding of needs and gaps.
• Seek opportunities for business growth within and outside existing contracts.

The Person

• Good understanding of LV Switchgear design and manufacture is required.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline is preferred.
• Experience in the LV Switchgear environment is highly advantageous.
• Ability to attend site visits, discuss projects with clients, and provide quotations.
• Understanding of commercial issues affecting project performance and experience in assessing value and evaluating variations.
• Calm, professional manner with the ability to make firm and timely decisions.
• Positive attitude, proactive in problem-solving.
• Willingness to work extended and/or unsocial hours as required.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills; capable of managing multiple projects without compromising quality.
• Ability to deliver projects within demanding deadlines.