Location
Hybrid, based from Derby, Manchester or Warrington.
Salary and Benefits
£53,805 – £66,465 depending on experience + 12.5% bonus + excellent benefits.
* 12.5% performance‑related bonus
* Benefits Allowance – £2,200 to build a personalised package
* Pension – 12% employer, 6% employee
* Holidays – 28 days + public holidays (option to buy/sell up to 4 days)
* Private Medical Insurance – BUPA
* Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay
* £250 one‑off home‑office setup payment
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead commercial and contracting activity across property‑related categories including real estate services, construction projects, facilities management and energy procurement.
* Draft, negotiate and execute contracts across all stages of the RIBA Plan of Work—from initial design through construction and project completion.
* Develop contracting strategies, ensuring appropriate models, risk allocation, pricing structures and terms are selected to support business objectives.
* Provide post‑contract commercial management, ensuring delivery against cost, schedule, performance, compliance and risk requirements.
* Work closely with Property, Engineering, Project Delivery, Finance, Legal and wider Supply Chain teams to drive early engagement and informed decision‑making.
* Ensure commercial governance, compliance and documentation are robust and aligned to internal processes.
* Support continuous improvement across commercial policies, templates, processes and tools in a rapidly growing function.
* Present commercial recommendations, risks and insights to senior stakeholders, ensuring clear and compelling communication.
What You’ll Bring
* Strong experience drafting, negotiating and managing contracts with third parties, ideally within real estate, construction, facilities management or engineering services.
* Knowledge of JCT, NEC and Professional Services agreements.
* Understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work and its application to construction and property transactions.
* Commercial strategy experience including pricing models, risk allocation, contract mechanisms and negotiation leadership.
* Experience working in regulated or engineering‑led sectors (e.g., nuclear, energy, aerospace, defence, rail, infrastructure).
* Strong relationship‑building skills with confidence influencing stakeholders at all levels.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to interpret and present commercial information clearly.
* Strong organisational skills and experience working to demanding timescales.
* A degree in Business, Law, Finance or similar is desirable; MCIPS or legal/commercial qualifications are advantageous.
Location & Ways of Working
This role can be based from our Derby, Manchester or Warrington office.
Hybrid working is standard, with regular weekly office attendance expected.
Some travel may be required depending on project and supplier activity.
Why Join Us
* A flexible and supportive working environment
* Opportunities for career progression and professional development
* A culture that values diversity, innovation and continuous learning
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
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