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.