Contracts Manager

We are continuously looking for outstanding individuals to join our growing team at Penzance Dry Dock. We are now looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join our project team.

Key Responsibilities

Undertaking vessel surveys to clarify scope, capturing detailed requirements and key dependencies, assumptions and exclusions.
Preparing bid documentation, specifications, tender, and proposals.
Through working closely with the procurement team, you will ensure that all material pricing, subcontract and plant hire estimates are adequately covered.
Being the key client contact throughout the project.
You will be responsible for the Labour estimates for a number of engineering activities, such as Fabrication and Mechanical and electrical assemblies.
Working with the commercial team to continuously improve business and ensure a high level of conversion of estimates to orders.
Assisting with financial forecasting, managing sub contractors, settling final bills with customers and invoicing.
Any other activities that are necessary to support the company's operations.


Essential skills, experience and qualifications:

You’ll be proficient in pricing and costing marine projects such as vessel refits, refurbishments and repairs.
You'll be experienced in project management.
You’ll have a proven track record of managing large scale marine projects and be highly organised with excellent communication skills.
Familiarity with maritime rules, regulations, and guidelines.
You’ll have strong leadership skills and team management experience.
Ability to formulate costs and relate these to actual activities across trades.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications and estimating software.
The ability to interpret written engineering specifications and technical drawings.
You'll be numerate, with excellent interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication abilities. Analytical approach to problem-solving.
You'll be able to manage multiple stakeholders in scenarios with competing priorities and love working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.