Fleet Contract Manager

Job IntroductionAre you looking for a career where you can play a key role in managing complex engineering contracts and driving best practice in commercial expertise?We’re recruiting two Fleet Contract Managers to strengthen our Fleet Commercial team, based at our Head Office in London Bridge (hybrid working).  This is a hands-on engineering‑led contracts role, ideal for someone with an engineering background (Mechanical / Electrical) who has moved into - or is moving into - commercial and contractual responsibility.You will manage and shape engineering contracts that directly impact fleet safety, reliability and performance, working closely with engineers, ROSCOs and suppliers across rolling stock leasing, maintenance and modification programmes.This role suits someone who enjoys pulling contracts together, influencing technical and commercial stakeholders, and maintaining a forensic level of detail while operating in a high‑profile operational environment.Can you move people? Apply now.What you’ll be doingDraft, review and negotiate engineering and rolling stock contracts, including maintenance, modification and lease arrangementsOwn the end‑to‑end contract lifecycle - from development through to delivery and performance managementAct as a trusted commercial partner to Engineering Managers, advising on:Contractual frameworksWarranties and performance regimesCommercial risk and opportunityBuild strong working relationships with ROSCOs, engineering suppliers and internal stakeholdersIdentify contractual risks, ambiguities and value opportunities, and recommend clear actionsMaintain high standards of accuracy and governance, ensuring contract documentation and financial controls are robust and up to dateAbout youWe’re particularly keen to hear from candidates with an engineering mindset who are comfortable operating in commercial environments.Essential experienceDegree‑level qualification (or equivalent experience), ideally in Mechanical / Engineering disciplineIMechE qualified, working towards, or equivalent professional credibility5+ years’ experience within an engineering or asset‑heavy environmentProven experience pulling together contracts — not just administering template agreementsStrong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence engineers, suppliers and senior leadersHigh attention to detail and strong analytical capabilityDesirableRail, rolling stock, transport, defence or heavy engineering experienceExperience working with maintenance, modification or asset‑based contractsSound commercial and financial awareness in technically complex settingsWhy Join Us?Work at the intersection of engineering excellence and commercial deliveryInfluence contracts that directly impact fleet safety and performanceExposure to complex, high‑value engineering agreementsHybrid working with flexibilityClear development pathway into senior fleet commercial or leadership rolesPurpose‑driven work supporting a safe, reliable railwayAs proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Scheme, we will offer you an interview if you apply under these schemes and meet the minimum criteria for the role. Find out more here. Other things to knowThis vacancy may close early if we receive a large number of applications. So, make sure you get yours in early.All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, a right to work verification, a basic criminal record check, and a pre-employment medical assessment. Work visa sponsorship isn’t available for this role.If you applied but weren’t successful in getting a similar role at Southeastern, please wait six months before applying again.Find out more about our recruitment process and get tips to help you apply.What you’ll get in returnAlong with your salary, the rewards you’ll get include:a final salary pension25 days annual leave allowance (plus bank holidays)free rail travel across our networks.Meaning you can feel secure in your career as well as fulfilled by your work. Click here to see our full range of amazing benefits.A bit about SoutheasternWe’re one of Britain's busiest train operators, serving London, Kent and parts of East Sussex. We run over 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 500,000 passengers and serving 180 stations.However, working on our railway is more than getting passengers from A to B. It’s about all the little moments that make a difference to their journey.It’s also about making our railway a great place to work. With a team that represents the communities we serve. This is a journey we’re fully committed to and we’re proud to have been named a ‘Great Place to Work’ at the 2023 National Rail Awards and endorsed as a WORK180 Employer for Women.Our ways of working are what we expect of everyone at Southeastern. They are powerful. Tiny moments, every day, from every one of us, add up to massive, positive change. Improving how it feels to work here and how it feels to travel with us.At the heart of everything we do, our Safeguarding Team works to keep our customers, colleagues, and the public safe by improving safeguarding measures and knowledge making sure everyone gets home safe, every day.Learn more about our railway.SE Trains Limited
Salary
Circa 60,000 per annum plus free travel
Frequency
Annual
Job Reference
seastern/TP/86331/3380 - HMC/E/002
Contract Type
Permanent - Full Time
Closing Date
28 September, 2026
Job Category
Management
Business Unit
Engineering
Location
4 More London Riverside, United Kingdom
Posted on
14 September, 2026