Contract Manager – Fibre Network Build (UK)
Office-Based with Site & Client Travel | Full-Time | Senior Leadership Role
Lead Commercial Strategy in UK Fibre Delivery – Join Circet UK
Circet UK is seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Contract Manager to oversee the contractual and financial performance of our nationwide fibre network build projects. This is a senior leadership role, reporting directly to the Regional/Contract Director, with full responsibility for ensuring commercial success, compliance, and risk management across a major portfolio of infrastructure contracts.
You’ll be at the forefront of managing multi-million-pound delivery programmes, guiding contract strategy, leading negotiations, and embedding a safety-first culture across all commercial operations.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Lead the commercial delivery of fibre build projects valued up to £50 million
2. Manage the full lifecycle of contracts — from tender and mobilisation to project close-out
3. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and subcontract agreements to ensure favourable terms
4. Monitor contract performance, identify risk, and drive continuous improvement in commercial processes
5. Oversee cost control, budget forecasting, and revenue recognition across multiple workstreams
6. Collaborate with Project Managers and Delivery teams to ensure full contractual compliance and risk mitigation
7. Champion health & safety integration in all commercial agreements and strategies
8. Represent Circet in senior-level discussions with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
9. Manage the commercial performance of subcontractors, ensuring alignment with main contract obligations
10. Provide commercial reports, strategic advice, and decision support to the executive team
What You’ll Need
Experience
11. 8–10+ years’ experience in contract/commercial management, including 3–5 years in a senior leadership role
12. Proven success managing complex infrastructure contracts, ideally in telecoms or civil engineering
13. Strong knowledge of UK telecoms regulations, contract forms, and risk management practices
14. Track record overseeing portfolios exceeding £20 million annual value
Skills & Attributes
15. Exceptional commercial acumen with strong negotiation and analytical skills
16. Strategic thinker with the ability to influence, lead, and resolve complex issues
17. Highly organised with meticulous attention to contractual detail
18. Strong interpersonal skills with experience engaging C-suite stakeholders and clients
19. Proficiency in ERP and contract management systems
20. Technical awareness of fibre network build lifecycles and delivery processes
Qualifications & Certifications
21. RICS, CIPS, or equivalent commercial/contract management certification (preferred)
22. Health & Safety certifications ( IOSH, NEBOSH) (desirable)
23. Full UK Driving Licence
Why Join Circet UK?
24. Strategic Leadership: Shape the commercial success of major national fibre programmes
25. Growth Opportunity: Work with executive leadership and contribute to high-level decision-making
26. Inclusive Culture: We foster diversity, transparency, and collaboration
27. Strong Benefits Package: Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, pension, life assurance, and more
28. Impact: Drive real change in one of the UK’s most ambitious digital infrastructure programmes
We’re Committed to Inclusion. At Circet UK, we value talent, potential, and diversity across our workforce. We welcome all applications and strive to create an inclusive and empowering workplace for everyone.