Commercial/Contract Manager

Overview

In this role you will oversee commercial delivery on major contracts, ensuring alignment with client arrangements and company targets. You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders, steer contract compliance, and protect the organisation’s interests while maximizing opportunities. You will lead contract development with Legal, coach teams, and nurture client relationships to secure long-term value. This is a hands-on, high-responsibility position within a growth-focused, professional services environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Benefits package available

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial oversight to ensure project delivery per client and company targets
• Manage key contracts and liaise with stakeholders on major agreements
• Promote contract awareness and advise on commercial matters
• Draft and develop robust commercial documents with Legal to protect interests
• Ensure organisational compliance with contract obligations and terms
• Coach and develop staff on managing complex contract issues
• Nurture client relationships to secure long-term delivery and value
• Participate in negotiating and agreeing contracts prior to placement

Key requirements

• Proven experience in contract/commercial management with high-value, complex contracts
• Strong background in corporate finance, including financial reporting, budgeting, and cost management
• Experience in complex negotiations and stakeholder management under pressure
• Knowledge of contract terms and construction industry regulations and their application
• Experience contributing to process improvements and growth initiatives
• Ability to draft and develop commercial documents with Legal
• Ensures compliance with contract obligations and clear financial terms
• Coaches staff on best practices in contract management
• Excellent client relationship management and long-term delivery focus
• Involvement in negotiating contracts prior to placement

• tact and professionalism
• stakeholder management
• communication and collaboration
• contract management
• corporate finance and budgeting
• financial reporting

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