Contracts Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Contract Managers to join our clients Procurement and Commercial (P&C) team, supporting a major onshore capital delivery programme.

Reporting to the Procurement & Commercial Manager, you will provide essential pre‑ and post‑contract procurement and commercial support across some of the organisation’s largest projects. This position offers excellent scope for development within a growing portfolio and the chance to contribute to the continued expansion of this area of the business.

This role would suit someone from a Quantity Surveying background, with experience gained either client‑side or contractor‑side. Experience within the energy sector is not essential, though it would be advantageous.

Role responsibilities 

• Support the P&C Manager / Senior Contract Manager in negotiating contract terms and conditions for high‑value projects (£50M–£500M), followed by commercial management throughout the delivery phase.

• Negotiate contract prices, ensuring all costs are fully substantiated and deliver value for money.

• Demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement and management skills, with the ability to influence, lead, resolve disputes, and apply effective problem‑solving.

• Contribute to cost and forecast management through regular cost reporting, adherence to change management procedures, payment and expenditure control, and cost estimating.

• Provide robust post‑contract commercial management to support project objectives, including negotiating and agreeing compensation events and ensuring compliance with the organisation’s Commercial Manual.

• Comply with all safety policies and procedures, promoting safe working practices internally and externally to support continuous improvement in safety performance.

Qualifications 

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or an equivalent qualification, ideally with (or working towards) professional membership of a relevant body such as RICS or CICES.

• Experience in estimating, sourcing management, cost and budget management, and contract administration.

• Experience drafting and interpreting commercial contracts, with knowledge of standard form construction contracts and bespoke arrangements. Experience working with NEC is highly desirable.