Contracts Manager Infrastructure/Construction (NEC) Birmingham

Contracts Manager Infrastructure/Construction (NEC) Birmingham
Location: Birmingham or London (Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite)
Excellent Rates - Inside IR35
Contract: Long-term contract to March 2027
*Public Sector Experience and relevant accreditation highly desirable*

*Urgent 6 Month contract - Interviewing and hiring now!*

This is a *Birmingham/London* Hybrid based role with an excellent immediate start within a Public Sector organisation working on *Managing a portfolio of complex corporate contracts from mobilisation through to contract completion.*

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to join one of the UK's largest and most high-profile infrastructure programmes.

Working within a collaborative commercial team, you will manage a portfolio of corporate contracts, ensuring suppliers deliver value for money, contractual compliance and excellent performance throughout the contract life cycle.

This role is ideal for an experienced public sector contracts professional who enjoys stakeholder engagement, commercial problem-solving and contract governance within a complex environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of complex corporate contracts from mobilisation through to contract completion.
• Lead contract governance, change control and contract administration activities.
• Monitor supplier performance, contractual compliance and service delivery.
• Identify, manage and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Produce and maintain contract management plans.
• Support supplier mobilisation, transition and contract exit activities.
• Manage contract variations, early warnings and formal dispute resolution where required.
• Review supplier financial standing and manage associated commercial risks.
• Prepare commercial reports and provide advice to internal stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal business teams to ensure successful contract delivery.
• Promote best practice in governance, compliance and value for money.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing complex contracts within the public sector, central government or regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of contract management principles and supplier performance management.
• Experience managing contract changes, governance and commercial risk.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Experience monitoring supplier compliance and contractual obligations.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Experience

• NEC contract experience.
• Knowledge of PCR/UCR procurement regulations.
• Experience working on major infrastructure, construction or transportation programmes.
• Experience using SAP, CEMAR, MS Project, Excel and other commercial systems.
• Professional qualification such as MCIPS, MRICS or NEC Practitioner.

Why Apply?

• Long-term contract opportunity through to March 2027.
• Hybrid working with offices in Birmingham or London.
• Opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes.
• Collaborative and professional commercial environment.
• Competitive day rates.

If you are an experienced Contracts Manager looking for your next challenge within a major public sector programme, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV or call Elif to discuss further.
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