Contracts Engineer in Welshpool, Sir Powys

CONTRACTS ENGINEER

Welshpool | Full Time | £35,000 – £38,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Flexible working arrangements available, with the possibility of working Monday to Thursday by completing the full 37.5 hours across four days.

Role Overview

A local business in Welshpool is looking to recruit an experienced Contracts Engineer to take full ownership of allocated projects, managing them from initial order placement through to delivery and final project handover.

This is a hands-on project management and delivery role, rather than an administrative position. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating internal departments and external stakeholders, monitoring project progress, managing contractual requirements and ensuring projects are delivered effectively.

The ideal candidate will have practical experience in project management, contract management or project delivery, with the confidence to independently manage projects and take responsibility for their workload.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of allocated orders and projects from initial placement through to final delivery and handover.

• Manage and coordinate projects from the pre-handover stage through to completion and site/file handover.

• Maintain accurate project records, procurement schedules and relevant documentation.

• Review project specifications and ensure all contractual and project requirements are met.

• Procure products and materials from external suppliers, ensuring quality, cost and delivery requirements are achieved.

• Coordinate internal departments, clients and external suppliers to ensure project objectives are met.

• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and proactively resolve issues.

• Handle customer complaints professionally, identifying and implementing effective solutions.

• Provide clients with information and guidance regarding steel products and manufacturing processes.

• Ensure effective communication between all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

• Monitor delivery schedules and ensure contractual obligations and project deadlines are met.

Skills & Experience

• Experience working with NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.

• Previous experience in project management support, contract management or hands-on project delivery.

• Experience in a similar project coordination, contracts or project management role.

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to independently manage projects and take full responsibility for allocated workloads.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to customer service.

• Ability to monitor project progress, identify risks and ensure contractual and delivery requirements are met.

• A practical, hands-on approach to project management, with the ability to coordinate multiple activities and stakeholders effectively.