AESC

AESC UK is seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Capex Manager to join our team on a permanent basis. This is a critical role with end-to-end responsibility for the procurement and management of bespoke equipment and system solution contracts, spanning multiple major projects.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong understanding of contract management, financial controls, and supplier management within high-value, complex and bespoke capital expenditure environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead full-cycle contract management for CAPEX projects, from tendering to contract close-out.
• Deliver the strategy through supplier relationships & multiple projects  including equipment CAPEX and MRO projects for UK Plants.
• Negotiate, draft, and manage complex contracts for bespoke equipment and system solutions, ensuring full commercial and legal compliance.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate contract risks, including:
  • Defects Liability
  • Liquidated Damages
  • Delayed Payments
  • Warranty Bonds
  • Performance Bonds
• Review, understand, and comment on contractual changes independently without regular reliance on legal support.
• Drive and ensure value for money across all CAPEX investments.
• Deliver results in high-pressure, fast-paced environments with minimal supervision.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including presenting confidently to very senior directors and executives.
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail across all contractual and commercial aspects of CAPEX projects.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, to specification, and within budget.

• Extremely robust  – capable of handling challenging environments and personalities without losing focus or professionalism.
• Self-starter and completer-finisher: able to take full ownership of tasks through to delivery without being micro-managed.
• Highly experienced in complex, high-value capital project environments (preferably £10m+ per project).
• Strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of contract law principles relating to CAPEX projects.
• Results-driven with a relentless focus on delivery and performance.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, especially with senior leadership.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under sustained pressure and meet demanding deadlines.
• Proven track record of achieving successful project outcomes despite tight constraints and complex stakeholder environments.
• Have an inquisitive and open attitude to exploring new ideas and willingness for continuous improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English, and presentation skills are a must. 

Essential Requirements:

• Significant previous experience managing contracts in a CAPEX environment (equipment and system solutions preferred).
• Strong technical understanding of contract management principles and commercial risk management.
• Hands-on experience with performance and warranty bonds, liquidated damages, and associated contractual obligations.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).
• Full UK driving Licence
• Some UK/European Travel required. 
• CIPS or MCIPs is preferred in this role.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Power Bi and SAP is preferrable.