Job Description
Fleet Contract Manager | Kent/London (Hybrid) | up to £60,000 | Permanent
The Opportunity
Are you a technical engineer with a sharp eye for detail, looking to transition from the "shop floor" to the boardroom?
We are partnering with a major rail operator to find two Fleet Contract Managers who possess a unique blend of engineering "DNA" and commercial curiosity. This isn't your standard legal-heavy procurement role. Instead, we are looking for technical authorities who can bridge the gap between complex engineering investigations and the contractual frameworks that govern them.
You will act as a trusted advisor, translating fleet performance data and technical modifications into robust commercial agreements (ROSCO leases and side letters). If you are looking for a role where you can put your "stamp" on a function and lead the evolution of a fleet, this is it.
Responsibilities
* Engineering-Led Contract Management: Negotiate and review Rolling Stock leases and maintenance amendments through a "technical lens" to ensure fleet performance objectives are met.
* Commercial Relationship Management: Act as the primary commercial link between the business, ROSCOs, and engineering suppliers.
* Technical Investigations: Collaborate with Engineering Managers to identify risks and opportunities, translating technical issues into contractual outputs.
* Asset Management Support: Advise on contractual frameworks, warranties, and performance regimes to protect the business's assets.
* Financial Control: Manage Oracle purchase requisitions and sales orders, ensuring rigorous financial oversight of engineering contracts.
* Project Leadership: Provide commercial expertise to wider company modification projects, justifying business cases for new requirements.
The Candidate
We are seeking individuals with an "Engineering First" mindset. You don't need to be a lawyer, our client can teach you the complex legalities, but you must have the technical authority to challenge what "looks off" from an engineering perspective.
* Technical Foundation: A strong mechanical engineering background is essential. You should be IMechE accredited or actively working towards it.
* The "Technical Investigator": Experience in writing technical reports, managing fleet modification documentation, and conducting investigations is vital.
* The "Contractual Lens": You possess the confidence to interrogate a contract to ensure it reflects the technical reality of the fleet.
* Interpersonal Agility: You are as comfortable discussing engineering schematics with technicians as you are presenting a commercial business case to the Board.
Location
* Hybrid working between Kent sites, London offices and remote.
Salary
Up to £60,000 (Depending on experience)
About Ford & Stanley Group
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.
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