Position: Contracts Engineer
Location: Elland
Salary: £23p/h + Overtime (OTE £70k) + benefits
This role supports Project Engineers by overseeing part identification, quotation preparation, and day-to-day project activities on client sites and in the workshop. The Contracts Engineer ensures teams operate safely, efficiently, and align with business and customer requirements.
The position involves low-volume, bespoke engineered products tailored to specific customer needs, requiring high technical understanding and adaptability.
Job Overview
* Take direction from Project Engineers/Managers while overseeing daily organization of self and project teams on-site and in the workshop.
* Monitor and achieve project targets and timescales in line with engineering and customer requirements.
* Support delivery of technically complex projects within budget, schedule, and quality expectations.
* Coordinate installation activities across multiple sites and disciplines.
* Schedule team workloads to maximize efficiency, output, and cost control.
* Ensure timely communication of manufacturing requirements to Project Engineers.
* Ensure materials and equipment are available, functional, and compliant with requirements.
* Assist in preparing and enforcing risk assessments and method statements.
* Monitor and manage health and safety on-site and in the workshop.
* Identify and report non-conformances and improvement opportunities.
* Interpret and apply customer engineering and hygiene standards.
* Communicate project scope or design changes back to Project Engineers.
* Manage workload priorities in line with business objectives.
* Provide professional and informative customer interaction and technical support.
* Monitor team performance, welfare, and development, recommending training where needed.
* Identify potential sales opportunities during site visits and report accordingly.
Requirements
* Strong technical knowledge of process engineering and special-purpose machinery.
* Ability to lead installations and make decisions independently when required.
* Excellent organizational and team coordination skills.
* Good understanding of mechanical engineering principles and hygienic practices (food industry desirable).
* Proven ability to resolve technical issues effectively.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Experience managing technical projects with tight deadlines and milestones.
* Strong people management and prioritization skills across multiple projects.
* High commitment to quality and customer service.
* Commercial awareness with experience delivering projects on time and within budget.
* Ability to mentor and support less experienced team members.
* Strong problem‑solving skills and effective delegation capability.
* Ability to contribute to development of hygienic manufacturing procedures.
Qualifications
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in a relevant engineering or production discipline.
* Apprentice-trained in a mechanical engineering field.
* Full and valid UK driving licence.
Salary & Benefits
* Full-time role involving both site-based and workshop activities.
* 39‑hour week plus overtime, with expectations of 50+ hours due to on‑site work.
* Hourly rate £23p/h + standard overtime.
* Health insurance.
* Expenses paid including £30 per night when staying away.
* Use of a company van.
* Opportunity to work on bespoke, technically challenging projects.
* Career development and progression opportunities.
* Collaborative and safety‑focused working environment.
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