Contracts Managers required, London or Birmingham-£500 per day
Contracts Managers are required to start ASAP until the end of March.
£500 per day (umbrella)
Hyrid working London or Birmingham (3 days a week on site) To join a major UK infrastructure programme. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in managing a portfolio of high value corporate contracts, ensuring suppliers deliver against contract obligations while driving value for money and supporting strategic business objectives.
Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of corporate contracts from mobilisation through to contract exit.
Lead contract change requests through governance processes and stakeholder approvals.
Monitor supplier performance, compliance, risks, and contract spend.
Develop and maintain contract management plans.
Manage disputes, early warnings, and performance improvement plans where required.
Administer service credits, warranty claims, and contractual remedies.
Conduct contract compliance reviews and supplier financial assessments.
Produce reports, presentations, and commercial analysis for senior stakeholders.
Support contract negotiations and commercial agreements with third parties.
Essential Experience Demonstrable experience managing corporate contracts.
Strong commercial, analytical, and negotiation skills.
Experience managing contract risks and change control processes.
Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Experience working with publicly funded organisations or central government departments.
Supplier performance and compliance management experience.
Desirable NEC Practitioner, MCIPS, or MRICS qualification.
Knowledge of public procurement regulations (PCR/UCR).
Experience with contract management systems such as CEMAR.
Proficiency in Excel, SAP, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, and Access.
If you have a strong background in contract management and are looking to contribute to a nationally significant programme, we would love to hear from you.
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