Contract Engineer

FinTech RS are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Contracts Engineer based in Westhill, Aberdeen on a Permanent, Full Time basis. Main duties include: * Prepare and collate budget proposals and tenders, including associated subcontractor and supplier proposals (where applicable) in accordance with our internal management systems * Prepare detailed and accurate tender price estimates * Maintain up to date and comprehensive clarification registers for tenders and work with the Technical Sales Manager to ensure a suitable and achievable technical solution is provided * Prepare commercial and collate contractual & technical deliverables for inclusion in client tender submissions (i.e. commercial, contractual, and technical qualifications) with support from other departments where required * Draft and/or negotiate Call Offs to previously established contracts * Maintain commercial databases such as CRM * Lead the handover process between Commercial and Operations of all relevant commercial and contractual documents including a detailed review of the tender risk register * Provide ongoing support to the operations team in relation to the commercial issues that arise on project and working with the Project Manager to identify efficiencies to increase the margin * Ensure the accuracy of project invoicing on a monthly basis * Work with Supply Chain to ensure supplier management and strategic partnerships are being evaluated on a regular basis Suitable candidates should have the following: * Demonstrable experience in a similar role * Experience of operating in global jurisdictions (Desirable) * Educated to Degree level, preferably with business related degree (Desirable) * Sound numerical and analytical skills * Strong business and commercial acumen * Excellent communication and organisation skills * Highly numerate, able to manipulate and develop excel spreadsheets * Ability to work independently and use own initiative and work as part of a team * Ability to effectively manage own workload and work under pressure within given timescales * Pro-active and forward-looking approach * Commitment to provide excellent client relations * Ability to multitask and problem solve with a “can do” attitude and a focus on delivery Candidates should be based locally to Aberdeen, and must hold the Right to Work in the UK