Contracts Engineer

Position: Contracts Engineer
Location: Elland
Salary: 23p/h+Overtime=OTE of 70k+benefits

This role is responsible for supporting Project Engineers by overseeing the identification of parts and equipment, assisting with quotation preparation, and managing day-to-day project activities both on client sites and within the workshop. The Contracts Engineer ensures teams operate safely, efficiently, and in line with both business and customer requirements.

The position involves working on low-volume, bespoke engineered products tailored to specific customer needs, requiring a high level of technical understanding and adaptability.

Job Overview

Take direction from Project Engineers/Managers while overseeing daily organisation 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 maximise 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 organisational 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 prioritisation 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

Hours of Work

Full-time role involving both site-based and workshop activities

Salary & Benefits
23p/h+ standard overtime. Expected to work 50+hours due to on site work, etc.

5% pension

Health insurance

Expenses paid for including 30 per night when staying away

Use of a van

39 hour week+overtime.
Opportunity to work on bespoke, technically challenging projects
Career development and progression opportunities
Collaborative and safety-focused working environment

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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