About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Contracts & Commercial Manager to lead the full
potential of contractual and commercial activities across our construction and
Facilities Management portfolio. Reporting directly to the CEO and senior leadership,
the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the company’s
commercial interests, optimizing contract performance, and driving sustainable project
profitability.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Lifecycle Management
• Draft, review, negotiate, execute and renew commercial and legal contracts
across construction and Facilities Management operations.
QS & Commercial Strategy
• Develop commercial strategies, negotiate payment terms, support pricing and
bidding models, and drive business growth and cost efficiency.
• Lead the Quantity Surveying function and manage the team effectively.
Tendering & Negotiation
• Review tender documentation, conditions of contract and subcontract terms;
identify contractual risks and onerous provisions, and recommend appropriate
amendments.
• Lead commercial negotiations with clients, consultants, subcontractors and
suppliers through to successful contract award and execution.
Contract Administration
• Administer FIDIC-based construction contracts and Facilities Management
agreements, including SLAs, KPIs, payment mechanisms and performance
regimes.
• Oversee valuations, payment applications, cash flow management, variations
and final accounts to protect and maximise contract margins.
Claims & Dispute Resolution
• Administer contract changes, variations, claims and dispute settlements in
close coordination with Legal and project teams.
• Prepare, substantiate and defend Extension of Time, loss and expense, and
variation claims; manage disputes through negotiation, mediation or formal
resolution processes.
Risk & Compliance Management
• Identify commercial and legal risks (liability, indemnities, warranties), ensure
regulatory compliance, and align all activities with company governance.
• Maintain comprehensive contract risk registers and provide clear commercial
reporting to senior management.
Subcontractors & Supply Chain
• Direct the preparation of subcontract and supply packages, tender evaluations,
awards and the enforcement of back-to-back contractual terms.
Stakeholder Management
• Act as the primary commercial point of contact for cross-functional teams
including Legal, Operations, Finance and Supply Chain.
• Lead, mentor and develop the contracts team while building contractual
capability across project and FM delivery teams.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Construction
Management; Master’s degree or professional membership (RICS / CIOB)
strongly preferred
• Minimum 12 years’ progressive experience in construction contracts, of which at
least 5 years must be at managerial level
• In-depth knowledge of FIDIC forms of contract (NEC experience will be an
advantage)
• Demonstrable experience in Facilities Management or Operation & Maintenance
contracts
• Proven track record in claims management, commercial negotiation and clear
cost perspective
• Exceptional communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
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