Contracts Manager

About You

Do you enjoy using your commercial expertise where getting value for money really matters?

Are you someone who believes the best outcomes are shaped early before contracts are even signed?

Have you worked with NEC contracts (especially NEC4 PSC and ECC) and feel confident navigating complex, multi‑stakeholder environments?

If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

You might bring:

• Solid experience with NEC contracts, from early procurement design through to contract award
• A track record of shaping procurement approaches and managing commercial risk in complex programmes
• The ability to negotiate confidently and proportionately, protecting client interests while building positive, collaborative supplier relationships
• Experience supporting project teams with clear, high‑quality commercial advice and sound judgement

We know people don’t always tick every box. If your experience is a bit different but you can see how you’d add value, please don’t rule yourself out—we’d really like to hear from you.

In this role, you’ll help shape how we approach commercial strategy and procurement across consultancy and construction packages. This includes making sure routes to market, contract choices and risk allocation support the overall programme and deliver value for money.

You’ll:

• Lead on commercial and procurement strategies, aligning them with programme goals and governance
• Provide commercial input across the full project lifecycle from early market engagement through to delivery
• Support approaches like two‑stage tendering and early contractor involvement to drive better outcomes
• Draft, review and assure NEC and public sector contracts (including bespoke terms), making sure they are clear, consistent and fit for purpose
• Act as a trusted advisor to project teams, helping navigate complex commercial and contractual challenges
• Encourage a collaborative, fair and transparent approach balancing risk management with strong supplier relationships

Hybrid working (on average 2 days working out of our Mansfield office)

Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.

• A cutting‑edge Pension Rates with an impressive employer contribution rate of approximately 28.97%
• Experience our values‑based recognition scheme that celebrates your contributions.
• Flexibility in working patterns, whether it's full‑time, part‑time, or compressed hours.
• Embrace flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs.
• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance of 27.5 days annually, plus the flexibility to add 6 extra days to that, alongside 8 public holidays.
• Benefit from a comprehensive parental leave policy with 26 weeks of full pay (subject to eligibility).
• Get support to further your professional qualifications and payment for one annual professional subscription.
• Access a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support your well‑being.
• Unlock exclusive employee discounts.
• Ensure your well‑being with an annual health check and receive £15 monthly towards well‑being activities.
• Enjoy the convenience of on‑site free parking, along with complimentary tea, coffee, and soft drinks at our Mansfield office.

We offer different ways to work flexibly, and the following types of flexibility are usually possible: job share, flexible hours, working from home for part of the week and compressed hours. Please feel free to talk about what flexibility means to you at your interview.

With a genuine commitment to flexible working, we believe that work life balance is incredibly important.

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities, and we actively promote equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process.

As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the minimum selection criteria and identify as disabled or from a minority ethnic background, this aligns with our values.

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