Senior Contracts Manager
Reading
£65-80k
The Opportunity
We're supporting a growing organisation operating across energy, infrastructure and construction projects who are looking to appoint a Senior Contracts Manager.
This is a pivotal position within the business, responsible for shaping how commercial risk is assessed, negotiated and managed across complex, high-value projects.
You will be influencing deal structure, supporting bid strategy, and ensuring projects are commercially sound from the outset through to delivery.
The Role
You'll act as the go-to commercial authority across the business, working closely with senior stakeholders across sales, delivery and leadership teams.
Key areas of responsibility include:
* Leading the commercial and contractual input on new project opportunities
* Structuring deals to ensure balanced risk and sustainable margin
* Negotiating contracts with clients, partners and external stakeholders
* Supporting bid and pricing activity to ensure commercial viability
* Embedding strong governance and approval processes prior to contract award
* Identifying risk early and implementing practical mitigation strategies
* Supporting project teams post-award on variations, claims and commercial issues
* Driving improved commercial awareness and discipline across the business
What We're Looking For
* Strong experience in a senior commercial or contracts role within construction, infrastructure, energy or engineering environments
* Proven ability to negotiate contracts
* Experience working with forms of contract such as JCT and/or NEC
* A track record of supporting complex, high-value projects with multiple stakeholders
* Strong understanding of commercial drivers including margin, risk and cashflow
* Confidence to challenge, influence and guide senior stakeholders
Highly Desirable
* Experience within energy, renewables, utilities or related sectors
* Exposure to design & build or EPC-style project environments
* Familiarity with energy or performance-based contracts (e.g. long-term agreements, service-led models)
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