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)

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