Contracting & Commercial Manager

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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
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Additional Information

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.

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