Sunderland 2, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Description & Requirements
Job Description
AESC UK is seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Capex Manager to join our team on a permanent basis. This is a critical role with end-to-end responsibility for the procurement and management of bespoke equipment and system solution contracts, spanning multiple major projects.
The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong understanding of contract management, financial controls, and supplier management within high-value, complex and bespoke capital expenditure environments.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead full-cycle contract management for CAPEX projects, from tendering to contract close-out.
* Deliver the strategy through supplier relationships & multiple projects including equipment CAPEX and MRO projects for UK Plants.
* Negotiate, draft, and manage complex contracts for bespoke equipment and system solutions, ensuring full commercial and legal compliance.
* Identify, manage, and mitigate contract risks, including:
o Defects Liability
o Liquidated Damages
o Delayed Payments
o Warranty Bonds
o Performance Bonds
* Review, understand, and comment on contractual changes independently without regular reliance on legal support.
* Drive and ensure value for money across all CAPEX investments.
* Deliver results in high-pressure, fast-paced environments with minimal supervision.
* Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including presenting confidently to very senior directors and executives.
* Maintain meticulous attention to detail across all contractual and commercial aspects of CAPEX projects.
* Ensure projects are completed on time, to specification, and within budget.
Qualifications
* Extremely robust – capable of handling challenging environments and personalities without losing focus or professionalism.
* Self-starterand completer-finisher: able to take full ownership of tasks through to delivery without being micro-managed.
* Highly experienced in complex, high-value capital project environments (preferably £10m+ per project).
* Strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of contract law principles relating to CAPEX projects.
* Results-driven with a relentless focus on delivery and performance.
* Excellent presentation and communication skills, especially with senior leadership.
* High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
* Ability to work under sustained pressure and meet demanding deadlines.
* Proven track record of achieving successful project outcomes despite tight constraints and complex stakeholder environments.
* Have an inquisitive and open attitude to exploring new ideas and willingness for continuous improvement.
* Excellent written and verbal communication in English, and presentation skills are a must.
* Significant previous experience managing contracts in a CAPEX environment (equipment and system solutions preferred).
* Strong technical understanding of contract management principles and commercial risk management.
* Hands-on experience with performance and warranty bonds, liquidated damages, and associated contractual obligations.
* Fluent in English (written and verbal).
* Full UK driving Licence
* CIPS or MCIPs is preferred in this role.
* Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Power Bi and SAP is preferrable.
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