Commercial Contracts Specialist
đź“Ť North East England
đź’Ľ Up to ÂŁ65,000 + Enhanced Benefits Package
đź•’ Start Date: January 2026
Are you a commercially astute contracts or legal professional with a background in manufacturing and a knack for keeping complex projects on track?
We’re working with a leading organisation in the offshore renewables sector to find a Project Contract Specialist who thrives in a fast paced, delivery focused environment. This is a client facing role supporting major offshore wind projects from a contracts and commercial perspective, with a strong emphasis on supply-side operations.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Acting as the contractual conscience of the project team, ensuring frameworks are followed and risks are mitigated.
* Supporting Project Managers across a portfolio of high value projects, often requiring negotiation with third party providers.
* Managing disputes, claims, and contractual correspondence with precision and professionalism.
* Collaborating with internal stakeholders including Legal, Supply Chain, and Services, and externally with clients and installers.
* Reporting into a senior leader who values autonomy, accountability, and commercial rigour.
What We’re Looking For
* Someone with a tenacious approach, confident in pushing back, and skilled in stakeholder management.
* Strong experience in commercial contracts, ideally with exposure to manufacturing and/or renewables.
* Background could be legal, commercial, or engineering, what matters is your ability to navigate complex contracts and drive outcomes.
* Comfortable working across Hartlepool and Newcastle, with flexibility on location.
Why Apply?
* Be part of a sector that’s shaping the future of energy.
* Join a team with several major projects in the pipeline, one of which could be your sole focus due to its scale.
* Two-stage interview process (Teams + F2F) with a clear January start target.
* Competitive salary and refreshed benefits package.