Senior Contracts Manager
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Birmingham or London/ Hybrid |
| Area | Uk-wide, UK |
| Sector | Procurement & Commercial |
| Salary | £650 Per Day |
| Start Date | August 6th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Joel Rutherford |
| Job Ref | 7623-PSR1JP00104965 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DBS/DS |
- Description
- The Client:
A government client is looking for a Senior Contracts Manager to join them on a 7 month contract. This position will be based in Birmingham or London/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
This job is within the Corporate Contract Management team within Procurement Operations. The main functions of the Directorate/Department are to support the delivery of strategic goals by building value adding supply chains with sustainable commercial relationships.
To do this we must:
• Successfully achieve the award of all contracts required to deliver the construction, testing, commissioning and operation in a fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory manner, by the agreed dates (as per Utilities Contract Regulations 2016).
• Provide commercial support and decision-making across all contracts and manage those contracts to ensure that they deliver the strategic objectives of the project throughout the term of the agreement and deliver demonstrable value for money.
• Support the delivery of strategic goals by building value adding supply chains with sustainable commercial relationships that deliver value and comply with obligations set out in the Development Agreement and any associated Undertakings and Assurances.
• Negotiate Commercial Agreements with third parties, coordinating interfaces and integrating across contracts and suppliers.
• Ensure that the client has the goods and services required by the organisation to guarantee success across each stage of the delivery lifecycle.
Responsibilities
• Take the Lead in Supporting delivery teams in the commercial and contract administration of NEC forms of contract, specifically in relation to Phases One and Two of client projects.
• Provide leadership, commercial assurance, and governance support to the relevant Directors, Heads of Department, Contract Managers, Assistant Contract Managers and Project Managers around the effective administration of corporate contracts.
• Coach and supervise team members and direct reports to bring about technical competence and consistency of corporate contract management across all contracts and check that client related actions or inactions which could result in constructive contract changes are identified and making recommendations on their resolution.
• Develop and manage procedures to recognise and identify contract issues as they develop (whether formally crystallised disputes or not) and managing their resolution under the change’s provisions wherever possible, obtaining claims and legal expertise as appropriate.
• Work with the Functional Managers and Directors to check that decisions with commercial implications receive careful consideration, that appropriate business cases are developed, and commercial reporting is fully reflective of a true commercial position.
• Takes the lead in the drafting of change instructions on corporate contracts and the assurance of such work produced by direct reports.
• Manage the progress of change requests through the company’s governance structure and in association with other functions.
• Proactively support mitigation measure initiatives captured on the respective contract risk registers and ensuring compliance with contract processes.
• Liaise with teams with respect to consultants’ progress, spend and performance reporting.
• Take the lead in the assessment of quotations and assessments by others in connection with compensation events.
• Oversee corporate contract management of other client contracts.
• Work to achieve value for money at each stage of the contract and Develop and manage appropriate mechanisms to monitor compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Maintaining a working relationship with Construction, Engineering, Procurement, Legal and Risk Management to facilitate organisational interfaces between those performing (sub)contract management.
• Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI.
Skills:
• Ability to coordinate, develop, support and assure the work of team resources to deliver contract management tasks;
• Analytical, commercial and negotiating skills.
• Ability to lead stakeholders through contract change request processes.
• Ability to manage contract risk.
Knowledge:
• Competency Criteria 1 (Aware) - Awareness/ theoretical appreciation of the below competences.
• Competency Criteria 2 (Practice) - Ability to apply the competence under supervision, primarily in non-complex situations.
• Competency Criteria 3 (Competent) -Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision, often in situations of some complexity.
• Competency Criteria 4 (Proficient) Ability to critically evaluate and adapt to situation as required. Applies the competence independently, primarily in complex situations. Can supervise others applying the competence.
• Competency Criteria 5 (Expert/Strategic) - Ability to critically evaluate, adapt or develop new theories and/or methods. Applies the competence independently in highly complex or challenging situations.
Knowledge and competency criteria number
• Governance, Assurance & Compliance (4)
• Strategy Development (3)
• Project Management & Planning (3)
• Estimating & Cost Planning (3)
• Procurement (3)
• UCR/PCR Application (3)
• Bespoke Third Party Agreements (2)
• Contract Management & Administration (5)
• Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (4)
• Cost Control (4)
• Risk & Value Management (3)
• Supply Chain Management (2)
• Processes (4)
• Systems (3)
Type of experience:
• Experience in applying knowledge recognised by other senior professionals, who is called on by others for advice on the competence and educates others.
• Experience of corporate contract management in publicly funded projects.
• Experience in working with or for publicly funded bodies such as central government departments.
• Experience using different forms of contract and management of risk allocation.
• Experience managing different forms of Professional Services contract through the contract management cycle and management of risk allocation.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
