Contracts Engineer

FinTech RS are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Contracts Engineer based in Westhill, Aberdeen on a Permanent, Full Time basis.

Main duties include:

• Prepare and collate budget proposals and tenders, including associated subcontractor and supplier proposals (where applicable) in accordance with our internal management systems
• Prepare detailed and accurate tender price estimates
• Maintain up to date and comprehensive clarification registers for tenders and work with the Technical Sales Manager to ensure a suitable and achievable technical solution is provided
• Prepare commercial and collate contractual & technical deliverables for inclusion in client tender submissions (i.e. commercial, contractual, and technical qualifications) with support from other departments where required
• Draft and/or negotiate Call Offs to previously established contracts
• Maintain commercial databases such as CRM
• Lead the handover process between Commercial and Operations of all relevant commercial and contractual documents including a detailed review of the tender risk register
• Provide ongoing support to the operations team in relation to the commercial issues that arise on project and working with the Project Manager to identify efficiencies to increase the margin
• Ensure the accuracy of project invoicing on a monthly basis
• Work with Supply Chain to ensure supplier management and strategic partnerships are being evaluated on a regular basis

Suitable candidates should have the following:

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role
• Experience of operating in global jurisdictions (Desirable)
• Educated to Degree level, preferably with business related degree (Desirable)
• Sound numerical and analytical skills
• Strong business and commercial acumen
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Highly numerate, able to manipulate and develop excel spreadsheets
• Ability to work independently and use own initiative and work as part of a team
• Ability to effectively manage own workload and work under pressure within given timescales
• Pro-active and forward-looking approach
• Commitment to provide excellent client relations
• Ability to multitask and problem solve with a “can do” attitude and a focus on delivery

Candidates should be based locally to Aberdeen, and must hold the Right to Work in the UK.