Senior Contracts Manager
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) For more information on this position please APPLY NOW