Contracts Manager

Description Join Trant Engineering and help shape the delivery of complex, high-impact projects. Trant Engineering is a leading EPC contractor with a strong reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions across the UK and internationally. With over 1,000 employees and a £150m turnover, were growing and now looking for a Contracts Manager to play a key role in our project delivery teams.

As a Contracts Manager you'll be responsible for the commercial and contractual management of multiple engineering projects ensuring that projects are delivered within budget, on time, and in accordance with contractual obligations. The Contracts Manager will provide commercial guidance to project teams, manage client and subcontractor relationships, and mitigate risks associated with contracts and project delivery. What Youll Be Doing
1) Technical Responsibilities - Contract & Commercial Management Manage successful project delivery and commercial performance across projects. Manage projects under specific contract terms for example NEC 4 ensuring compliance and proactive contract management. Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clients including transmission operators, network operators, EPC partners and fuel and gas operators. Ensure project delivery aligns with client business plans and programme constraints.

Monitor and report on projects including performance metrics on cost, schedule, safety, carbon and customer impact. Support resolution of technical, commercial or programme risk and issues. Drive consistent application of company processes, systems and best practice. Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company standards. Develop and implement processes for contract administration, risk management, and reporting. Support audits, inspections, and quality assessments relating to contracts.
2) Safety, Health, Environmental, Quality & Compliance Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all SHEQ, industry and client standards. Ensure compliance with environmental permits. Drive delivery of carbon reduction, sustainability and biodiversity targets in line with client commitments. Promote innovation in construction methods, digital delivery and sustainable solutions Monitor and audit sites in all aspects of safety, quality and compliance
3) Stakeholder Management Act as the primary point of contact for contractual and commercial matters with clients and site team. Maintain positive working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers. Resolve contractual disputes or issues in a timely and professional manner.
4) Leadership & Support Provide leadership, guidance and support to project managers, site teams, and the wider construction and support teams. Promote consistent application of company processes and best practice Support the professional development of project staff as required. Collaborate with commercial teams on contractual management of the contract
5) Key Interfaces:
Internal Interfaces Directors/Framework Managers Project Managers / Site Managers Operations / Engineering Teams SHEQ Teams Finance & Commercial Teams External Interfaces Clients / End Users / Asset Owners Subcontractors / Suppliers Consultants Regulators / Authorities (where applicable)
6) Core Values Uphold and promote the Companys Core Values Care, Trust, Respect and Sustainability. You may be required to undertake additional duties, consistent with the responsibilities and level of this role, beyond those specified above.

What Were Looking For Essential NVQ/HND/HNC in Engineering, Construction, Commercial Management, or a related discipline. Strong knowledge of UK construction and engineering contract law (e.g., NEC, JCT, FIDIC). SMSTS Proven experience managing multiple contracts across engineering or construction projects, preferably in water, energy, or infrastructure. Experience negotiating, drafting, and administering contracts, including variations and claims. Demonstrable experience in budget management, cost control, and risk mitigation on multiple projects simultaneously.

Strong track record of client and stakeholder management, including dispute resolution. Desirable Membership of a professional body such as CIOB, RICS, ICWCI, or AACE. Formal training or qualification in project management (e.g., PRINCE2, APM). SMSTS Experience in procurement and subcontractor management for engineering projects. Familiarity with regulatory compliance and reporting in the water or energy sectors. Why Join Trant? At Trant, we offer the opportunity for career development and progression within a professional working environment, and we strongly encourage employees to gain professional qualifications and fully support individuals on their journeys towards chartership.

Work on complex, meaningful engineering projects. Be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team. Strong pipeline of secured work and career progression opportunities. Innovative environment with in-house…