Contract Manager (Commercial)

£65 to £75,000 + 10% Bonus
England - Hybrid (Coventry, Telford, Warrington or Hatfield)

Role Overview

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Commercial Contract Manager to join a global engineering organisation supporting the commercial delivery of long-term service and maintenance contracts across the UK & Ireland. You'll manage a portfolio of live contracts, providing both pre- and post-contract commercial support while working closely with Operations, Finance and Project teams to maximise commercial performance and minimise contractual risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial delivery of approximately 10 live service and maintenance contracts.
• Provide both pre-contract and post-contract commercial support.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Manage contract variations, claims, risk and compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Support Project Managers and operational teams with commercial decision making.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and customers across the UK & Ireland.
• Ensure commercial governance is maintained across all service agreements.
• Identify opportunities to improve commercial performance and contract profitability.

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong commercial contract management experience within the UK.
• Background in Building Services, M&E, Building Automation, Controls, Utilities or another engineering environment.
• Good understanding of NEC and/or JCT contracts.
• Experience managing multiple contracts simultaneously.
• Excellent contract negotiation and drafting skills.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, Supply Chain Management or similar preferred.
• RICS, WCC or equivalent professional membership advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Basic salary of £75,000-£80,000 depending on experience.
• 10% annual bonus.
• Hybrid working with a predominantly home-based setup.
• Private medical insurance, pension and employee share scheme.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Extensive training, development and genuine long-term career progression within a global organisation.

Apply now or contact the Vantage team to find out more.