Contracts Engineer

The Contracts Engineer Support role is based in Southampton at the Fawley site. This temporary full‑time position offers a salary range of £37,900 to £64,900 per annum.

• Location:
  
  Southampton, Fawley site
• Salary: £37,900 – £64,900 per annum (depending on experience)
• Hours:
  
  37.5 hours per week, full‑time, on‑site (no hybrid working)
• Full UK driving licence and daily commuting required

• Support the development and implementation of contracting strategies that maximise commercial value and align with business priorities.
• Assist with the preparation, coordination, and implementation of contract tenders, including RFQ documentation, supplier engagement, and evaluation activities.
• Work closely with Procurement and operational teams to support contract renewals, negotiations and successful contract mobilisation.
• Develop implementation plans, coordinate key stakeholders and support the smooth transition of new or renewed contracts.
• Prepare contract documentation, ensuring technical scopes of work and commercial requirements are accurate, robust and clearly defined.
• Monitor contract performance throughout the lifecycle, identifying risks, resolving contractual issues and supporting the implementation of contract amendments where required.
• Analyse contractor performance, KPI data and commercial metrics to support supplier review meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Business Line Contract Owners by providing commercial guidance, helping resolve claims and identifying opportunities to improve contract performance and reduce costs.
• Ensure purchase orders, contract payments and associated processes are completed accurately and in accordance with company controls and procurement procedures.
• Build strong working relationships with Procurement, Engineering, Operations and contractor teams to ensure successful contract delivery.
• Promote best practice by sharing lessons learned, supporting benchmarking activities and identifying opportunities to improve contract efficiency and commercial performance.

• Previous experience supporting engineering, industrial or maintenance service contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify risks, opportunities and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Experience supporting procurement and tender processes, including contract documentation and supplier engagement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Excellent organisational skills.