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Engineering Contracts Manager


Company : Southeastern Railway


Location : London, England


Created : 2025-07-27


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for theEngineering Contracts Managerrole atSoutheastern Railway 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theEngineering Contracts Managerrole atSoutheastern Railway Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job IntroductionAre you looking for a career where you can make a real difference in people’s day.We are seeking a Engineering Contracts Manager to join our team based from 4More London (hybrid working). Job IntroductionAre you looking for a career where you can make a real difference in people’s day.We are seeking a Engineering Contracts Manager to join our team based from 4More London (hybrid working).2025 is the 200th anniversary of the first-ever passenger rail journey , so we’re celebrating our proud history and our bright future.Can you move people? Apply now.What you’ll doTo manage Southeastern’s Engineering Contracts and provide high quality and professional commercial expertise, with a particular focus on Rolling Stock leasing, maintenance and modification Contracts. To support the business planning process, contract negotiations, and production of new contracts and contract variations, relating to Rolling Stock leasing, maintenance and modifications. To work with Engineering Managers, Project Managers and Commercial Managers within the Engineering Directorate, providing expert commercial and contractual advice and to be a professional support function to the wider business. To provide accurate, timely and relevant commercial and financial information on which to base business decisions, with a focus on best practice in contract management. To manage and supervise the Rolling Stock Contracts Manager, having regular 1 to 1s and check ins.The Experience You’ll NeedTo be considered for this role we recommend you demonstrate the below in your application;Educated to degree standard or equivalent level of experience. Qualified or working towards a recognised Engineering or Contract Management professional qualification. Strong commercial and financial awareness. Knowledge and understanding of contractual frameworks, preferably with knowledge of Railway Industry. Min. 5 to 7 years experience in an Engineering or Commercial environment. Experience of rail or similar transport / franchise industry (desirable).As proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Scheme, we will offer you an interview if you apply under these schemes and meet the minimum criteria for the role .Find out more here.Other Things To KnowThis vacancy may close early if we receive a large number of applications. So, make sure you get yours in early. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, a right to work verification, a basic criminal record check, and a pre-employment medical assessment. Work visa sponsorship isn’t available for this role. If you applied but weren’t successful in getting a similar role at Southeastern, please wait six months before applying again.Find out more about our recruitment process and get tips to help you apply.What You’ll Get In ReturnAlong with your salary, the rewards you’ll get include:a final salary pension 25 days annual leave allowance (plus bank holidays) free rail travel across our networks.Meaning you can feel secure in your career as well as fulfilled by your work.Click here to see our full range of amazing benefits.A Bit About SoutheasternWe’re one of Britain's busiest train operators, serving London, Kent and parts of East Sussex. We run over 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 500,000 passengers and serving 180 stations.However, working on our railway is more than getting passengers from A to B. It’s about all the little moments that make a difference to their journey.It’s also about making our railway a great place to work. With a team that represents the communities we serve. This is a journey we’re fully committed to and we’re proud to have been named a ‘Great Place to Work’ at the 2023 National Rail Awards and endorsed as aWORK180 Employer for Women.Our ways of working are what we expect of everyone at Southeastern. They are powerful. Tiny moments, every day, from every one of us, add up to massive, positive change. Improving how it feels to work here and how it feels to travel with us.At the heart of everything we do, our Safeguarding Team works to keep our customers, colleagues, and the public safe by improving safeguarding measures and knowledge making sure everyone gets home safe, every day .Learn more about our railway.SE Trains LimitedAttached documentsEngineering Contracts Manager.docxSeniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Contract Job functionJob function Management and Manufacturing Industries Rail Transportation Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Southeastern Railway by 2x Get notified about new Contract Manager jobs inLondon, England, United Kingdom . 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