Contracts Engineer

Contracts Engineer Support

Location:

Fawley

Salary: £37,900 - £64,900 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, full-time, on-site (no hybrid working available)

A full UK driving licence and the ability to commute to site daily are essential.

Are you an experienced contracts professional with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for delivering value through effective contract management? Our client, a leading organisation within the engineering sector, is looking for a Contracts Engineer Support to join their Commercial team in Fawley.

• 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 with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail with experience reviewing technical and commercial contract documentation.
• Confidence working within structured processes while adapting to changing business priorities.

• Proven experience in contract administration, commercial contracts or procurement support within an engineering, manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of contract lifecycle management, procurement processes and commercial controls.
• Experience supporting supplier performance reviews, KPI reporting or contractor management would be advantageous.
• Understanding of Purchase-to-Pay (PtP) processes and contract management systems is desirable.
• Experience working with maintenance, facilities or turnaround contracts would be beneficial.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward‑thinking organisation where you’ll have the chance to contribute to high‑value engineering projects, collaborate with experienced commercial and operational teams, and play a key role in improving contract performance across the business.