Contract manager Work, Jobs in Ashford (with Salaries)

Contract Manager
Hitachi —Ashford
- Full-time
- No degree
- Contracts
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
13d
Contract Manager
Hitachi Rail —Ashford
- Full-time
- No degree
- Contracts
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
14d
Operational Excellence Manager
Rhenus SE & Co. KG —Ashford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Flexible schedule
Business Development Manager – Flexible Packaging
Hovat Ltd —Ashford
- £40,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Travel
- Contracts
Quick apply
9d
Sales Director H/F
UPERGY —Ashford
- £65,000 - £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- English
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Facilities Assistant Manager
PGL Travel —Ashford
- £32,548 a year
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Time management
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Programme Manager
Kent Fire and Rescue Service —Maidstone
- £49,914 - £64,294 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Contracts
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Purchasing Manager
MattressNextDay —Whitstable
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Merchandising
- Team management
- Work from home
Quick apply
Site Manager
Greatstone Primary School —New Romney
- £15,083 - £15,687 a year
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- Supervising experience
- Electrical experience
Quick apply
Construction Administrator
Acoustic Grg Products ltd —Folkestone
- From £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
2d
Assistant Project Manager
Amey Ltd —Romney Marsh
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Contracts
- Employee discount
Quick apply
UK Group HR Manager
ParkerSteel Ltd —Canterbury
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Human resources
- Recruiting
- Contracts
- Life insurance
Quick apply
1d
Delivery Team Trainer
Evri —Dover
- £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Mentoring
Facilities Manager (Frewen Educational Trust Ltd)
East Sussex County Council —Rye
- £38,246 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Communication skills
8d
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Cleshar Contract Services —Ashford
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Estimator / Junior Estimator (Civil Engineering)
Burden Bros Construction Ltd —Sittingbourne
- £35,000 - £50,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
Quick apply
7d
General Foreperson
Costain —Ashford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Civil engineering
- Management
5d
Temporary Facilities Administration
United Kingdom —Maidstone
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Hard FM Manager
Medway Council —Chatham
- £52,399 a year
2d
Business Manager
Ringway —Maidstone
- Monday to Friday
- Continuous improvement

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Contract Manager

Hitachi -
Ashford

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Job details

Full-time
13 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Contract management
Stakeholder collaboration
Stakeholder liaison
Relationship management
Contracts
Leadership
Communication skills
Contract administration

Full job description

Location:

Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0131985

Date Posted:

2026-07-23

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail UK Limited

Profession (Job Category):

Legal, Compliance & Audit

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

This role sits at the heart of customer delivery, commercial performance and stakeholder engagement. To attract strong candidates, the advert should focus less on the administrative aspects of contract management and more on the opportunity to influence a high-profile fleet operation, build senior customer relationships and drive commercial success.

Your New Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to join our class 395 High Speed Fleet team.

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of the Technical Support & Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA), safeguarding Hitachi Rail's commercial interests while building strong and lasting customer relationships.

This is a highly visible role where you'll work across operational, engineering, commercial and leadership teams to drive contractual compliance, optimise financial performance and support the long-term success of one of the UK's most iconic high-speed rail fleets.

You will be the trusted commercial and contractual lead, helping shape business decisions, influence key stakeholders and ensure exceptional service delivery for our customers.

Some Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery and management of contractual obligations under the Technical Support & Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA).
Act as the primary point of contact for contractual matters, developing trusted relationships with customers, operators, asset owners and internal stakeholders.
Drive strong commercial and contractual performance, ensuring the achievement of business and financial objectives.
Provide expert contractual advice and guidance to senior leaders and project teams.
Manage contract variations, change requests and negotiations, ensuring commercial risks and opportunities are effectively addressed.
Lead the management of disputes, remedial events, notifiable events and contractual escalations.
Oversee Damage & Vandalism (D&V) processes, ensuring costs are identified, managed and recovered appropriately.
Analyse contractual and financial performance trends, using insight to drive continuous improvement and business performance.
Produce and present high-quality contractual reports and performance updates to internal and external stakeholders.
Support business case development, investment appraisals and wider commercial activities.
Champion governance, compliance and best practice, ensuring alignment with Hitachi policies and global processes.

About You

We're looking for a commercially minded professional who thrives on building relationships, influencing stakeholders and delivering results in a complex operational environment.

You'll bring:

Proven experience in a contracts, commercial or customer-facing management role.
Strong contractual and commercial awareness with excellent business acumen.
Outstanding communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to present complex information confidently to senior leaders and executive stakeholders.
Experience working within an engineering, technical, infrastructure or asset-intensive environment.
A proactive and analytical approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
The ability to balance competing priorities and make sound decisions under pressure.
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence across multiple functions.
Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
Management and leadership experience or recognised qualification.

Desirable

Experience within the UK rail industry.
Knowledge of fleet maintenance, asset management or rail operations environments.

Why Join Hitachi Rail?

This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation where your work will directly contribute to the performance and success of a nationally significant high-speed fleet.

You'll be empowered to take ownership, influence strategic decisions and collaborate with talented colleagues who are passionate about delivering world-class rail services.

What We Offer

We value the importance of all our employees. If you join our fantastic organisation, you could be entitled to:

Competitive salary
Potential opportunity for annual performance-related bonus
25 days holiday
Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
Private medical insurance
Personal Accident insurance
Group Income Protection
Group Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme

We also offer additional flexible benefits, giving you the freedom to choose options that best suit your lifestyle and personal needs.

Closing date for applications is 9th August 2026.

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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers .

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail

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