About Acorn Engineering
Acorn Engineering is a growing organisation providing high‑quality, reliable engineering and facilities solutions to our clients. Our Contract Performance Team ensures strong commercial governance, accurate contract data management and proactive renewal oversight across our customer contract portfolio. We are now seeking a detail‑driven and commercially minded Contract Coordinator to support this critical function.
About the Role
The Contract Coordinator will work closely with Sales & Business Development, Operations and Finance to ensure contracts are managed accurately and effectively, and in alignment with Acorn Engineering’s commercial goals.
You will take responsibility for maintaining contract data, supporting renewals and amendments, monitoring performance and ensuring financial and commercial accuracy across the portfolio.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to contract performance, commercial control and long‑term client relationships.
Package & Benefits
Location: Slough
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: 37.5 hours a week - Office based
Company Benefits
Competitive salary with periodic reviews.
25 days annual leave and Bank holidays
Access to Acorn Engineering’s pension scheme.
Supportive team environment within a growing organisation.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Access to wellbeing support and employee assistance services.
Responsibilities
Contract Administration & Governance
Maintain an accurate, up‑to‑date overview of the full contract portfolio.
Monitor renewal timelines and ensure all contractual changes, variations and addenda are accurately recorded.
Support contract renewals, amendments and annual price reviews.
Maintain and update contract master data as a reliable single source of truth.
Commercial Management
Support the protection of contract profitability through ongoing pricing checks and performance insight.
Conduct benchmarking to ensure subcontractor pricing remains competitive and aligned with contractual requirements.
Raise and manage subcontractor purchase orders in support of operational delivery.
Financial & Invoice Support
Work with Finance to ensure customer invoices reflect contractual terms.
Investigate and resolve subcontractor invoice queries to support timely, accurate payments.
Assist internal teams with cost validation, pricing accuracy and financial visibility.
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
Prepare customer‑facing documentation for renewals, variations and addenda.
Work collaboratively with Sales & Business Development, Operations and Finance to support joined‑up delivery and governance.
Reporting & Performance Tracking
Produce regular and ad‑hoc contract performance reports and KPI analysis.
Highlight performance trends, renewal status, risks and opportunities.
Provide insights to support commercial and operational decision‑making.
Skills & Qualifications Required
Essential Skills & Experience
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
High attention to detail and accuracy in both data and documentation.
Strong commercial awareness, including pricing and cost control.
Confident, clear communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally.
Proficiency in spreadsheets, reporting tools and working with datasets.
Desirable
Experience using CAFM systems (or the ability to learn quickly).
Background in contract administration, commercial support or operational coordination.
Who We’re Looking For
A commercially minded individual with a strong eye for detail and a methodical approach.
Someone who is organised, proactive and able to manage multiple deadlines.
A confident communicator who collaborates well across departments.
Someone who is solutions‑focused, comfortable working with systems and data, and motivated to improve processes and outcomes.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability
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