About the Role
We are urgently seeking an experienced Interim Commercial / Contracts Manager to support a construction-focused legal and commercial team through a short-term resourcing gap.
A senior team member is unexpectedly out of office, creating an immediate need for hands-on support to manage a high volume of contract review and negotiation work.
This is a fast-moving interim assignment requiring someone who can start immediately and operate with minimal onboarding.
Strong experience in construction contracts, tier-one contractor appointments, and commercial/Quantity Surveying (QS) environments is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
* Review, mark-up, and negotiate complex construction and contractor appointment documents
* Support ongoing contract management and commercial workload across active projects
* Provide practical, commercially focused input on construction contract risk and terms
* Assist with drafting and negotiation of high-value contractor agreements
* Work closely with legal and commercial teams to maintain delivery continuity
* Act as a pragmatic, solutions-focused support resource during peak workload
Candidate Profile
* Strong background in Commercial Management, Contracts Management, or Quantity Surveying (QS)
* Experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering, or major contractor environments
* Comfortable reviewing and negotiating heavy-duty construction appointment / NEC-style documentation
* Strong commercial judgement with a pragmatic, hands-on approach
* Able to work independently and hit the ground running immediately
* Legal background or strong contract law awareness advantageous but not essential
* Available immediately or at very short notice
Engagement Details
* Interim contract: 1–3 months (preferred month-to-month flexibility)
* Part-time (3 days/week) up to full-time considered
* Remote working
* Potential to run outside IR35
* Start: ASAP
What’s on Offer
* Immediate start interim role in a busy construction legal/commercial environment
* High-impact support role during a critical resourcing gap
* Opportunity to shape how commercial/QS capability is embedded into the team long-term
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