Contract Manager

Contract Manager – Finance background

Location: Sussex, UK

Employment Type: Permanent

Our client is an international Procurement SME company, seeking an experienced Contracts/Project Manager with a background in Finance to join their team. This role will be responsible for managing complex contracts and projects from inception through to final delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute Project Manager with strong international trade, export finance, and contract management experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Project and Contract Management in the Infrastructure, Construction and Natural Resources sectors across Europe, Africa and Middle East
• Administering and Managing contracts throughout their full lifecycle, from award to completion
• Lead “cradle to grave” project and contract management across multiple stakeholders
• Prepare and submit applications to Export Credit Agencies, including loan guarantees
• Assess customer and supplier contracts to ensure commercial and technical alignment
• Support procurement activities as required
• Conduct due diligence on new customers and suppliers
• Ensure orders are technically and commercially compliant
• Produce regular status reports for senior management and customers
• Manage multiple deadlines across concurrent contracts
• Liaise with external parties including banks, ECAs, and UK Export Finance
• Work closely with internal project teams to place supplier orders once contracts are secured
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners
• Undertake additional tasks appropriate to the role

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in project and contract management working internationally
• Experience or knowledge of working with European Export Credit Agencies and UK Export Finance
• Project experience working in Infrastucture, Construction, Mining or Oil&Gas sectors in UK, Europe, Africa and Middle East
• Strong understanding of international trade, including payment terms and Incoterms
• Ability to manage contracts and sub-contracts simultaneously across internal and external stakeholders
• Sound understanding of project finances from application stage through to final delivery
• Working knowledge of bonds and guarantees
• Experience expediting all areas related to a contract
• Ability to interpret Bills of Quantities (BoQs) and Bills of Materials (BoMs)
• Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• UK working rights essential

Why Apply?

• Work on complex international projects
• High level of exposure to senior stakeholders and external financial institutions
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing, project-focused organisation

To apply or find out more, please contact Anna Holtmon-Jones or apply directly below.

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