We are seeking a driven and technically capable Technical Engineering / Contracts Manager to oversee and lead our client's projects from order through to delivery. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the manufacturing lifecycle of each project, liaising directly with clients, and ensuring internal and external stakeholder expectations are met. You must have a solid understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes. While you won’t be expected to carry out tasks yourself, you will utilise and lead the team around you - acting as the spearhead of our project delivery and operational success. Key Responsibilities: * Hands-on involvement in daily operations and project delivery. * Client liaison throughout the full lifecycle of contracts. * Project management of contracts across fabrication, welding, and manual machining. * Review and manage project handovers: Sales → Production → Shop Floor. * Plan, organise, and coordinate all internal resources. * Understand and assess manufacturing methods and materials (including take-offs). * Own contract costs and ensure financial control of each project. * Create and share forward load planning to provide visibility of workload and resource allocation across teams. * Lead and direct processes across fabrication, welding, and manual machine shop operations. * Procurement responsibility – manage ...