Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: West Bretton
Contract Manager – Manufacturing & Maintenance
Location:
Broughton, CH4 (On-site requirement)
Contract Length: 12 months (with likely extension)
Rate:
Negotiable (DOE)
We’re partnering with a leading global engineering and manufacturing organisation seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee high-value maintenance and service contracts within a large-scale industrial environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid background in contract management, supplier governance, and performance control—particularly within maintenance, manufacturing, or production settings.
The Role
As a Contract Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing a portfolio of service providers delivering maintenance, calibration, and component manufacturing support across a complex industrial site. You’ll ensure service levels, commercial compliance, and value for money across contracts valued up to £5 million, while driving improvements in safety, cost efficiency, and operational delivery.
Working closely with internal stakeholders, procurement, and subcontractors, you’ll play a key part in maintaining high operational standards and ensuring that every contract contributes to business goals.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and monitor supplier performance across maintenance and service contracts.
Lead contract governance, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure all activities meet Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements.
Review and authorise invoices, ensuring cost performance remains within budget.
Conduct performance reviews and implement corrective actions where required.
Support procurement processes including tender evaluations and contract negotiations.
Maintain compliance with ethics, quality, and audit standards.
Prepare and deliver structured performance reporting to internal stakeholders.
About You
You’ll be a proactive and detail-driven Contract Manager with a strong understanding of industrial operations and service contract performance. You’ll be comfortable managing multiple stakeholders, challenging contractors when needed, and ensuring governance frameworks are followed to the letter.
Essential experience:
Proven experience managing service or maintenance contracts (ideally up to £5m).
Background in manufacturing, production, or maintenance environments.
Strong commercial acumen and understanding of contract performance management.
Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
Nice to have:
Previous experience within large-scale engineering or aerospace organisations.
Working knowledge of EHS governance and compliance.
This is a long-term contract offering stability, challenge, and the chance to make a real impact within a high-performing industrial maintenance environment.
Interested and keen to find out more? Please apply with your updated CV and reach out to Tom Johnson from Certain Advantage -
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