Contracts Engineer Location: Coleford
Salary: £27,000 - £36,000
Hours: 37 hours per week (Mon-Thu 08:30-16:30, Fri 08:30-16:00)
An established engineering services business is seeking a Contracts Engineer to join its Contracts team based in Coleford. This is a key coordination role within a busy service centre environment, supporting repair, overhaul and upgrade projects for pumps, valves and rotating equipment across a wide range of industries, including Oil & Gas and high-end energy sectors.
The Role Working closely with the Contracts Team Leader and Service Centre management, you will manage repair jobs from initial enquiry through to completion. The role combines commercial, technical and customer-facing responsibilities, ensuring projects are delivered on time, to specification and within margin.
Key Responsibilities * Prepare and submit accurate quotations within agreed timescales

* Produce cost calculations for repair, manufacture and servicing activities

* Manage contracts and orders through SAP (or similar MRP system), ensuring data accuracy

* Liaise with internal departments regarding capacity, materials and subcontracting

* Communicate regularly with customers to clarify requirements, negotiate pricing and delivery

* Coordinate workflow and schedules to meet delivery commitments

* Support purchasing and despatch activities, including export documentation

* Work with vendors to ensure quality, cost and delivery targets are achieved

* Provide technical input on repair and refurbishment solutions

* Host customer visits and witness/performance testing when required

* Monitor KPIs and support gross margin performance

About You You will be commercially aware, technically minded and comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Essential requirements:
* Experience in a similar contracts, service or engineering coordination role

* Strong numerical and analytical skills

* Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and reporting tools

* Experience using SAP or another MRP/ERP system

* Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills

* Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and multitask

* Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach

Personal Attributes * Self-motivated and accountable for results

* Professional and customer-focused

* Strong time management and organisational skills

* Willing to learn and support wider business needs

* Able to work independently and as part of a team

* Committed to health, safety and quality standards

Working Environment This is a service-centre-based role with occasional travel to suppliers or customer sites as required.
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