Contracts Manager

Summary

Take ownership of contracts and supplier relationships across a growing Energy Infrastructure environment. You will play a visible role in commercial decision making, helping shape procurement and contract management processes while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business. This is an opportunity to build broad commercial experience in a part-time role where your input will directly influence project delivery and operational success.

Where you will work

The role is based near Abingdon and is on-site. This a permanent, full-time role, with occasional travel.

What you will be doing

Supporting the full customer contracting process, ensuring agreements are coordinated efficiently and progressed through appropriate governance routesPlanning and managing procurement activities for goods, services and works, from requirements gathering and supplier engagement through to tender evaluation and recommendationNegotiating commercial and operational terms with suppliers and subcontractors while balancing risk, value and delivery objectivesManaging supplier contracts throughout delivery and operation, including obligations tracking, performance reviews, contract changes, renewals and contract close out activitiesActing as a key point of contact for contract related queries, documentation, approvals and stakeholder communicationsWorking closely with finance and project teams to support cost control, forecasting, purchase order management and variation trackingIdentifying opportunities to improve procurement and contract management processes, templates, reporting and governance arrangementsProviding clear updates to senior stakeholders on contract status, key risks, commercial issues and upcoming decisions

Your experience

Experience within contract management, procurement, commercial management or supplier relationship management environmentsKnowledge of NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) arrangements and their practical applicationExperience supporting procurement processes, tender evaluations and supplier negotiationsStrong commercial awareness with the ability to balance risk, cost, compliance and operational requirementsExcellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyStrong communication skills with the ability to explain commercial issues clearly to a range of stakeholdersExperience within energy, infrastructure, utilities, construction, building services or other project-based industries would be advantageous

Essential requirements

3 to 5 years' experience in contract management, procurement, commercial management or supplier management rolesStrong experience supporting procurement activities, supplier selection and commercial negotiationsProven ability to manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, including mobilisation, performance management, variations, renewals and close outConfidence reviewing commercial agreements, scopes of work, pricing schedules and supplier termsExperience working with multiple internal stakeholders across commercial, operational, technical, finance or project delivery functions

Salary and rewards

A salary in the range of 60,000 - 75,000, plus an annual performance bonus of up to 20%. Also included is Private Medical Insurance and 7% matched pension contribution

The Process

Whether you are currently managing contracts within infrastructure, utilities, construction or a related commercial environment, this role offers the opportunity to broaden your exposure, influence commercial outcomes and help establish scalable contracting processes within a growing organisation.

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