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 routes Planning and managing procurement activities for goods, services and works, from requirements gathering and supplier engagement through to tender evaluation and recommendation Negotiating commercial and operational terms with suppliers and subcontractors while balancing risk, value and delivery objectives Managing supplier contracts throughout delivery and operation, including obligations tracking, performance reviews, contract changes, renewals and contract close out activities Acting as a key point of contact for contract related queries, documentation, approvals and stakeholder communications Working closely with finance and project teams to support cost control, forecasting, purchase order management and variation tracking Identifying opportunities to improve procurement and contract management processes, templates, reporting and governance arrangements Providing clear updates to senior stakeholders on contract status, key risks, commercial issues and upcoming decisions Your experience

Experience with in contract management, procurement, commercial management or supplier relationship management environments Knowledge of NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) arrangements and their practical application Experience supporting procurement processes, tender evaluations and supplier negotiations Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance risk, cost, compliance and operational requirements Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Strong communication skills with the ability to explain commercial issues clearly to a range of stakeholders

Experience with in 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 roles Strong experience supporting procurement activities, supplier selection and commercial negotiations Proven ability to manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, including mobilisation, performance management, variations, renewals and close out Confidence reviewing commercial agreements, scopes of work, pricing schedules and supplier terms Experience 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. Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries.

Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.