Contracting & Commercial Manager

Job Description

Job Opportunity

• Opportunity to join as a Commercial / Contracts professional supporting complex, high-value projects within a technical and infrastructure-driven environment.
• Key role driving contract governance, risk management, and commercial outcomes across large-scale programs and partnerships.
• Work in a matrix, global environment interacting with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.

What you will be doing

• Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle including drafting, review, negotiation, and execution
• Provide commercial guidance on risk management, contract terms, and negotiation strategies
• Support large infrastructure or high-tech equipment projects from a contractual and commercial standpoint
• Work closely with project, legal, sales, and supply chain teams to ensure contractual compliance
• Manage subcontractors, partnerships, and commercial agreements
• Ensure adherence to governance, regulatory, and export control requirements
• Analyse commercial performance using data and contract analytics
• Apply project management frameworks (PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile) in contract delivery
• Support continuous improvement in contract management processes and governance standards
• Engage stakeholders across functions and seniority levels to drive decision-making

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in contract and commercial management within complex organisations
• Strong knowledge of contract law, risk management, and negotiation principles
• Experience managing contracts in high-tech or infrastructure project environments
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management and commercial analytics
• Exposure to partnerships, subcontract management, and supplier agreements
• Strong communication and influencing skills across cross-functional teams
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and work effectively in fast-paced environments
• Strong commercial acumen with a governance and compliance mindset
• Resilient, adaptable, and delivery-focused approach

Nice to have:

• Internationally recognised qualification in Commercial or Contract Management
• Degree in Business, Law, Project Management, or related field
• Professional body membership (e.g., RICS)
• Familiarity with NEC3, IET MF/1, or similar contract frameworks
• Understanding of export control regulations and defence contracting frameworks
• Experience with integrated technology systems in complex infrastructure environments
• Knowledge of project/programme delivery methodologies (PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile)
• Experience working in global, matrixed organisations

Additional Information

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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