Blue Projects is a dynamic consulting firm specializing in providing bespoke Engineering and Project Management solutions for clients in the industrial sector.

To support our strategic growth, we are seeking a Junior Contract Manager for our Manchester Office.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering/Technical, Law, or Economics preferred)
• Proficient in English (verbal and written)
• Strong PC skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• 2-3 years of contract administration experience
• Hybrid work model (50/50), with periodic site travel
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role or procurement background; experience with large engineering and construction projects is an advantage

Personality Profile:

Responsibilities:

1. Contract Management

• Understanding of tender procedures
• Preparing tender packages and ensuring compliance with internal procedures
• Participating in commercial discussions and recording meeting minutes
• Contract and purchase order preparation and follow-up
• Reporting tender progress

• Review and create requisitions for planned orders
• Maintain and update purchase orders, ensuring compliance with agreements

• Participate in project meetings and document actions
• Support document formatting and project progress tracking
• Identify efficiency opportunities
• Maintain project documentation and controls registers

• Ensure project documents comply with numbering systems and are properly archived
• Control and audit project documentation across multiple projects
• Maintain records and perform administrative tasks as needed