UK Capex Manager

Overview

AESC UK is seeking a highly experienced Capex Manager to oversee end-to-end procurement and management of bespoke equipment and system solution contracts across multiple major projects. This is a permanent role with responsibility for contract management, financial controls, and supplier management within high-value, complex capital expenditure environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle contract management for CAPEX projects, from tendering to contract close-out.
• Deliver strategy through supplier relationships across 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 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.

Qualifications

• 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 for this role.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI and SAP is preferable.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing