Contract Manager

Contracts Manager

An opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to lead commercial activities on high‑value capital projects (£20m–£500m) and provide end‑to‑end commercial management through the delivery phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate contract terms and conditions for large capital projects
• Provide commercial leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from award to completion
• Manage and support commercial teams, ensuring effective cost control and reporting
• Agree, manage, and substantiate contract pricing to demonstrate value for money
• Oversee cost forecasting, change control, payments, and expenditure management
• Produce and review cost estimates and commercial reports
• Lead post‑contract commercial activities, including negotiation of compensation events
• Ensure commercial governance procedures and frameworks are applied consistently
• Engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders and support dispute resolution

Requirements

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Membership of, or working towards, a recognised professional body (e.g. RICS, CICES)
• Minimum of 5 years’ post‑graduate commercial experience
• Strong knowledge of commercial governance within large capital projects
• Proven experience in cost and budget management, estimating, and procurement
• Solid background in contract administration and commercial reporting
• Experience drafting and interpreting commercial contracts
• Working knowledge of standard form and bespoke contracts, including NEC and/or FIDIC

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