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Description
TXM are working with a well-established and reputable rolling stock client based in Cardiff looking for a contracts Manager.
Our client is looking for a contracts manager to support and deliver profitability in both short- and long-term contracts. The aim of this role is to develop good customer relationships and work in partnership with all levels of the production team to have an in-depth understanding of deliverables and production output to ensure contracts are maintained and minimize the risk of losing the contract.
Principal Accountabilities
- Contract Delivery & Profitability – Lead the successful execution of overhaul, refurbishment, and spares management contracts, ensuring profitability and effective risk management.
- Financial & Commercial Oversight – Monitor and report financial and commercial performance, ensuring accurate invoicing, tracking, and forecasting.
- Customer & Stakeholder Management – Act as the primary customer contact for contract, programme, and commercial matters, leading contract review meetings and action plans.
- Operational Coordination – Work closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to meet technical and delivery requirements, predict future issues, and drive value-added improvements.
- Warranty & Change Management – Manage warranty claims, contract changes, and variation agreements; ensuring proper documentation and communication with stakeholders.
- Business Development & Bidding – Support bid submissions for new or renewed contracts including pricing ad-hoc work; issuing formal quotations.
- Compliance & Professional Development – Stay updated on company policies sector developments; relevant legislation while maintaining confidentiality; promoting equality in the workplace.
Skills & Experience
- Business Development & Commercial Management – Experience in business development tender processes; contract procedures particularly in high-value high-risk services like rail vehicle maintenance; overhaul.
- Contract & Risk Management – Strong knowledge of contract management dispute resolution risk mitigation compliance with legal company standards.
- Project & Performance Management – Expertise in project management performance analysis optimising contract outcomes using key metrics.
- Technical & Organisational Skills – Proficiency in Microsoft Office multitasking attention to detail ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
If you are an experienced contracts manager with a background in engineering please click apply right away!