Senior Contracts Commercial Manager (Pre & Post Contract) – Energy & Natural Resource

Overview

In this role you will lead strategic procurement and contracting across a major capital portfolio, maximizing value and mitigating commercial risk. You will partner with project teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders to shape procurement strategies and oversee end-to-end contract lifecycle. Your work addresses complex framework and contract arrangements, aiming for successful project outcomes in a renewables/infrastructure context. This is a chance to drive governance, performance, and commercial excellence within a respected team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement and contracting strategies aligned with project goals
• Lead end-to-end Contract Lifecycle Management from sourcing to close-out
• Prepare ITTs, tender documentation, contract award recommendations and evaluation criteria
• Support sourcing of complex goods/services and run elements of competitive tenders
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and monitor performance
• Assist with contract negotiations and administration to ensure obligations are met
• Identify, assess and mitigate procurement/commercial risks per governance
• Draft/manage framework and call-off agreements and related documentation
• Coordinate prequalification, supplier evaluations and due diligence
• Monitor contract compliance, variations, claims and dispute resolution
• Provide commercial support to project teams and identify opportunities for cost optimisation
• Conduct data analysis, forecasting, and commercial reporting to support decisions
• Prepare procurement plans, schedules and governance reporting
• Promote proactive governance by updating stakeholders on risks and performance

Key requirements

• Experience in procurement, contract management or supply chain roles within renewable energy, utilities, infrastructure, engineering or construction
• Knowledge of onshore and offshore renewable energy projects and contracting models
• Experience managing contracts through full lifecycle including tendering, award, admin, change and claims
• Strong understanding of supplier sourcing, tender evaluations, governance and negotiation
• Familiarity with NEC, FIDIC, LOGIC or equivalent contracts
• Experience preparing procurement strategies, tender docs and commercial evaluations
• Understanding of contract compliance, supplier performance management, variations and dispute resolution
• Experience with project budgets, cost forecasting and commercial reporting
• Strong stakeholder relationship skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of HSE governance and procurement best practices in major capital projects
• Degree in related field or equivalent professional experience
• MCIPS membership or progress towards qualification advantageous but not essential

• stakeholder management
• analytical thinking
• clear communication
• procurement strategy
• contract negotiations
• tender evaluation

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