Interim Lead Project Manager - Strategic Contract Negotiation - Commercial Interim Opportunity
South West Based | Daily Rate - initial project for 6 months with possible 12 month extension | Immediate Start
We're seeking a commercially astute Lead Project Manager/Commercial Leader to drive a high-impact contract renegotiation and procurement programme. This is a unique opportunity to lead a multi-million-pound transformation initiative with visibility at the highest levels of the organisation.
About the Role
1. Lead end-to-end contract negotiation: Manage the full lifecycle of contract discussions, from initial scoping and stakeholder alignment to final agreement and execution, ensuring commercial objectives are met.
2. Risk and compliance management: Identify and mitigate contractual risks, ensuring alignment with legal, regulatory, and internal governance requirements.
3. Stakeholder coordination: Act as the primary liaison between internal teams (legal, finance, operations) and external parties, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of negotiation points.
4. Commercial strategy alignment: Ensure the negotiated terms support the broader business strategy, including pricing, delivery models, performance metrics, and long-term value creation.
What You'll Bring
5. Proven experience leading complex contract negotiations in the construction or utilities sectors.
6. Deep understanding of how contractors operate commercially.
7. Strong stakeholder management skills - able to engage with senior leadership including CFO/CEO level.
8. Ability to work across operations, finance, and commercial teams, and travel across the South West as and when required.
Your Profile
9. Has led at least one or two major contract renegotiations or procurement programmes.
10. Comfortable working in a high-stakes environment with significant spend (~£50m/year).
11. Available immediately and open to either FTC or daily rate engagement.
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